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What would happen if you put antifreeze in your transmission?
antifreeze is intended only for an engine, not for a transmission. there is coolant FOR a transmission, i would say that there would not be sufficient cooling for the transmission. it would probably overheat.
Why is antifreeze added to water in car radiator to protect it What fact about the use of antifreeze illustrates a rule that governs the physical world?
This has got two properties in general. For cooling only, then you need only water. The problem with only water is when the car stand still with engine off in a cold environment. Water will eventually freeze, thus expand. This expansion will rupture the radiator and engine will quickly overheat because water runs out. Only water might also corrode the inside surface of the radiator. Most antifreeze liquids today offer frost-protection and corrosion-protection. The antifreeze liquid just lowers the waters temperature-point of freezing. Even when freezing (to a slurry) it does not form solid ice that can rupture the radiator.
What goes in engine coolant only tank?
a 50/50 mixture of antifreeze and preferably distilled water usually (use the antifreeze that the manufacturer specifies )
What is making this 1991 dodge stealth rt non turbo dohc overheat and empty reservoir?
It could be water/coolant leaking from the water pump. It will only leak under pressure and can easily cause the engine to overheat. The water pump should be replaced during the 60K service.
Why does the engine of a 1996 ford bronco overheat only when the AC is on?
check clutch fan
Will water crack a engine block?
Yes. You can freeze the water, making it expand, or you can add cold water to a hot engine, shocking the block. You prevent freezing with antifreeze. You prevent shock by never adding water to a hot engine. If there is enough water in the engine to have the water pump provide circulation, you can add water SLOWLY, but you should really only add water to a hot engine when there is very little to add.
Is it safe to use water only in the radiatorof a 2000 mercury mountaineer?
Just in the case of an emergency ( and if the temperature is above freezing ) Straight water has no corrosion protection for your engine cooling system like a 50 / 50 mixture of antifreeze and preferably distilled water ( although the corrosion protection of antifreeze does " wear out " )
How do you change the antifreeze?
I have a 91 Ford escort that has two caps. one is on the radiator itself and one next to it that says coolant only. how do I know where the antifreeze goes? does a mixture of coolant and water go in the radiator or does only water go in radiator and coolant in the other one? I have never seen an engine with this. could you help explain it?
Can you drive a car with only water in the radiator?
Yes, you can. In fact, pure water is a more effective coolant than any mixture of water and antifreeze. However, it is not recommended that you run pure water in a cooling system for an extended length of time. Not only does antifreeze protect against freezing. It also contains corrosion inhibiters, which help prevent your engine and radiator from succumbing to corrosion. For these reasons, using only water in your cooling system is something you should do only when you have no choice (such as a roadside emergency). However, if pure water is used in a cooling system for this reason, the cooling system should be drained ASAP and refilled with the proper mixture of antifreeze and water.
Where do you put in antifreeze in 2003 Explorer?
In a 2003 Ford Explorer : Into the engine coolant reservoir ( located in the engine compartment , on the passenger side ) The thread on cap is your pressure cap / radiator cap Only add when the engine is cold ( up to the cold mark on the reservoir ) * It came from the factory with a 50 / 50 mix of distilled water and the correct type of antifreeze for the vehicle , Ford states to not exceed 60% antifreeze in the mix
Is a motor below freezing if it has nothing in it like water or antifreeze?
If an engine has no water or antifreeze in it, it is better off than an engine without the proper anitfreeze to water ratio. You can buy a tester to determine the actual low temperature the water/coolant is safe down to. If the vehicle is not running and it only has water in it, cut the lower hose and let the water drain out and this will prevent the engine from freezing up and possibly busting the block or popping out the freeze plugs. If it has coolant in it you can drain the coolant and recycle or dispose of it properly according to local regulations.
No antifreeze in your engine?
You risk damage to the engine as the coolant not only protects it against freezing conditions but also prevents corrrosion to the components,especially parts made from alloy;eg the cylinder head and water pump
