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Ford vehicles come from the factory with a 50 / 50 mix of distilled water and the
correct type of antifreeze for the vehicle
Ford states not to exceed 60% antifreeze in the mix ( when you live in a colder climate )
They also state to not drop below 40% antifreeze in order to provide corrosion protection ( although the corrosion inhibitor package in the antifreeze does
" wear out "
* only add the mixture with the engine cold *
What else can I help you with?
How do you alter the operating temperature of antifreeze?
You don't. Either add more to up the boiling point or reduce.
What time of the year should you add the antifreeze to a car radiator?
Whenever it needs it.
Should the engine be cool or running when adding antifreeze?
Your engine should be cold ( to be on the safe side) when adding antifreeze/coolant. i let the car sit overnight and then add it.
Can you add Antifreeze to the overflow tank?
Yes you can. When the car reaches a certain temperature it will suck it out. As a matter or fact most newer model cars they tell you to add it there.
How much of water should be add to obtain a solution that is twenty percent antifreeze?
To obtain a solution that is twenty percent antifreeze, you would add 4 parts water to 1 part antifreeze. This means that for every 1 part of antifreeze, you would add 4 parts of water. This would result in a total of 5 parts of solution, with 1 part being antifreeze and 4 parts being water, achieving a solution that is twenty percent antifreeze.
How do i add water to the radiator in a 2005 Malibu?
It is no longer necessary to add just water to a radiator in newer cars like the 2005 Malibu. An antifreeze that is half water and half antifreeze is usually best. Add the 50/50 antifreeze to the radiator overflow tank. It should be a plastic, see through tank hooked to the radiator.
Should you add water to low coolant?
It is usually best to add the correct mix of antifreeze and water (usually 50/50). In a situation where there is no antifreeze available, yes, add water, then check the coolant later to see if the mix is adequate, and adjust the mix if necessary.
How do you add antifreeze to a 95 grand am?
you open the plastic bottle and pour in the antifreeze
Where do you add antifreeze in the engine I don't want to pour it in the wrong place I bought an antifreeze that is already mixed.?
Don't forget 50/50 solution too What kind of vehicle? What size engine? You don't add antifreeze to the engine, anyway. There should be an overflow jug on post '85 vehicles and on pre '85 vehicles you add the antifreeze to the radiator only. Please check your owner's manual or ask your car dealer for further information.
Why does a light on my Chevy Malibu 2002 for the temperature or water has an arrow pointing down?
Your coolant is low. Add some antifreeze to the reservoir under your hood.
Where do you add the antifreeze Lincoln LS?
You can add it to the coolant reservoir. It's located in the top left corner of your engine. Make sure your car is cool before you add in the antifreeze.
How much antifreeze should you put in a 1997 Ford Crown Victoria?
Drain & flush the system completely. Now add a 50/50 mix of antifreeze and distilled water until it is full. One gallon of antifreeze mixed with one gallon of distilled water should be more than enough.
