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Because water has high specific heat so water absorbs more heat and retain for long time
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∙ 15y agoNot a good idea to use straight water for coolant in todays vehicles. It should be mixed with the proper anti-freeze for that vehicle, usually a 50/50 mix.
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What does a water pump look like?
This question refers to the pump used to circulate coolant in water cooled engines. In passenger cars and trucks water pumps are typically mechanical (engine driven), but some have electric motors. The water pump is characteristic by having two coolant lines and a pulley that drives its impeller.
Should you add water to engine coolant?
In most cases a 50/50 mix of straight coolant and water is sufficient. Read the directions on the coolant container and adjust to your weather needs.
Why does the water return to the reserve tank while still on?
Hot water (engine coolant) expands and pushes its way back into the coolant reservoir.
If you have red coolant in your vehicle can you put green coolant in as well?
the red coolant is only used in some GM models. you can use green only if it specifies that it can be used in GM vehicles.
What type of engine coolant is used in a 2004 ford escape?
extende life coolant
Why is water used as a coolant for the radiator in cars?
Water alone is not used as coolant for automobiles.
Can water be used as coolant in transformers?
NO
How is water used in making cars?
it is used as a coolant
Why is only heavy water used as coolant for nuclear energy and can you use any other coolant used replacing D2O?
Many pressurized water reactors use "regular" water (light water) as a primay coolant. That means that "only heavy water" is not a rule as regards reactor design. Reactor design specifies the coolant to be used.
What is the most common coolant used in nuclear reactors?
The most common coolant used in nuclear reactors is water. There are light water reactors (using "regular" water), and the heavy water kind of reactor.
Can water be used as an engine coolant?
Yes and no. Water is an excellent coolant but does not have all the properties of antifreeze. Water provides no freeze protection or corrosion resistance.
Method of preparing coolant water used in vehicles?
Typically 50% water and 50% straight coolant, or just buy PreMixed...
What is the name of the coolant used in a pressurized water reactor?
Ordinary light water
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.
Why is water used as a coolant in car radiators?
Water is used as coolant in car radiators because it has high specific heat capacity of 4200 Joules. It has the highest specific heat capacity than any other substance. That is why it is used as coolant in car radiators
Why water used as a coolant?
because heat produced goes to the water and changes to steam and is used run the turbines
Why is water used as a coolant?
because heat produced goes to the water and changes to steam and is used run the turbines
