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Why do motorists put anti-freeze in the cooling system in winter?
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To prevent the water turning into ice
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Why do people put antifreeze into a car radiator for the winter?
So that the coolant can stay in liquid form and flow through the cooling system.
What does 'professional flushing of antifreeze' mean?
A "professional flushing of antifreeze" is when a mechanic or other paid professional connects a hose assembly to your car radiator while at the same time opening the release valve (usually located at the bottom of the radiator) and forces water thru your car's water cooling system. The effect is to cleanse the system of old and rusted water and old antifreeze. This procedure is usually done just prior to adding new antifreeze to a car's cooling system, most often before the winter driving season. The end result being a more effective cooling system for the car. Hope this helps.
Does antifreeze make your ac blow cold air?
No. Antifreeze is added to the engine cooling system to help the engine run cooler and keep the water from freezing in the winter. A refrigerant (also called freon) is what makes the a/c blow cold air.
What is the recommended concentration of coolant in an automotive cooling system?
50% water, and 50% antifreeze, winter and summer. Depending where you live if you're in a hot climate like arizona. You can do a 30% antifreeze and 70% water. But always make sure you use the correct type of coolant that the manufacturer recommends
Antifreeze in the cooling system in winter?
Actually year round , Ford vehicles come from the factory with a 50 / 50 mix of antifreeze and distilled water to provide freeze , corrosion , and boil over protection Ford states to not let the antifreeze drop below 40 % for corrosion protection and not to exceed 60 % antifreeze in colder climates and to follow the change intervals because the corrosion protection " portion " does wear out
What is a short sentence for antifreeze?
We always renew the antifreeze in our car before winter.
Would using water instead of coolant cause engine to over heat?
Water is coolant!!! Pre mixed coolant comes with anti freeze and sometimes a rust inhibitor, other than that it does same job. Common sense being your guide. Do not use straight water during the winter. Varying ratios of water mixed to antifreeze will actually increase the boiling point in both winter and summer and is more benficial in summer in terms of cooling function. More Coolant/antifreeze less water (mixed) increases boiling point correspondingly. It is of greater benfit to use coolant/antifreeze in your engine because it prevents rust and corrosion in the various parts of cooling system and heating system (heater) and increases the boiling point. Check the coolant/antifreeze container for instructions on mixtures and learn from it.
Do you need antifreeze to drive your car?
No, but antifreeze has corrosion inhibitors in it's formula. These help to stop corrosion forming internally, and will also protect the head gasket from corroding. Antifreeze added to the water in your cooling system lowers the freezing point of the coolant, preventing the liquid from freezing in the cold winter. It also raises the boiling point of the coolant. If you drive your car with water and no antifreeze, your car will heat up and the water will get hot enough to boil over. With antifreeze, the coolant will continue to do its job of keeping the engine from overheating which can result in damage to the engine.
Explain why winter's car engine may be damaged if antifreeze is not added to the water in its cooling system?
When water freezes it expands ( hopefully the freeze plugs will pop out and your engine block won't crack ) It's best to run a 50 / 50 mixture of antifreeze and preferably distilled water year round because it provides freeze protection , boil protection and also corrosion protection ( although the corrosion protection does not last forever , the antifreeze needs to be changed periodically ) Don't exceed 60 % antifreeze in the mix )
What does antifreeze do to the car in the winter?
Antifreeze keeps your coolant from freezing. It keeps your coolant more "fluid".
How do you use the word antifreeze in a sentence?
I need to fill my car's radiator with antifreeze before winter comes.
Would no antifreeze stop car from blowing heat in winter?
Yes definitely. The antifreeze cools the engine by carrying the heat out of the engine and through the radiator where the heat is dissipated. The antifreeze also passes through the heater core, a fan blows over the heater core and produces the heat for inside the car. While there are a number of reasons that the heater inside the car could stop working, no or low antifreeze is certainly one of the primary culprits. Furthermore, this is a very serious situation as not having enough antifreeze will cause the engine to overheat and seize up causing total engine failure which will be very costly to fix. The most important thing anti freeze does is to keep the liquid in the cooling system from freezing, if there is no anti freeze and the liquid freezes and turns to a solid it will expand and crack the engine block and heads or pop out the freeze plugs if you are lucky, always keep anti freeze in your cooling system, never straight water.
