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Why is water used as a coolant for the radiator in cars?
Water alone is not used as coolant for automobiles.
How prepare coolant with ingredients?
How to prepare coolant for machineries and the formula for coolant
How is water used in making cars?
it is used as a coolant
What is coolant in cars?
A 50/50 mixture of anti-freeze and distilled water.
Does the freon from the radiator have anything to do with the coolant?
When discussing the use of freon (or chlorofluorocarbon as it is known) it usually refers to refrigeration and air conditioning. When talking about cars, freon gas is used in the Air conditioning unit. It it sometimes used by racing cars in the radiator in leu of regular coolant (or anti-freeze) but this is not a common practice. On regular cars, coolant is an oil based product placed in the cars radiator and reservoir diluted with water. It's function is to allow the radiator fluid (coolant and water), to be heated and cooled beyond the natural point of water to aid in the cooling of the cars engine.
Why is water used as coolant in cars?
good, cheap, efficient and available almost anywhere
Do cars run with water?
No, cars use internal combustion engines which require a flammable fuel. There is a 50/50 mixture of water and antifreeze use as a coolant in the engine.
What is the formula of coolant for cars?
A 50/50 mix of coolant and water generally gives you protection down to 30 degrees below 0 F.
Is there neutral coolant for cars?
Valvoline MaxLife coolant.
What does symbol for low coolant look like in mercury cougar?
Very few cars have a low coolant light but will have a overheating light. You can be sure it will look like water or a thermometer. Why not just raise the hood and check the coolant level.
What happens if you drive without any water in the engine?
First of all you shouldn't be using water, you should be using engine coolant. And to answer your question, your engine will over heat and you will not be able to drive. You can do damage to your cars radiator running with no coolant.
Why coolant water is used in car bus truck etc why simple water is not used in vehicles?
Engine coolant contains certain chemical properties that water does not. Coolant is used in cars, busses, trucks, and other vehicles, and it is never recommended to use water unless it is only a short-term fix until you can get more coolant. The main difference is freezing point. If you use water as coolant in the winter, it will likely freeze and crack your engine block. In the heat, water boils much faster and produces more heat.
