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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.
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Does radiator coolant have anything to do with the air conditioning?
No.
How much Coolant do you need for a 1997 Chevy four cylinder engine?
For ac freon 2.5 lbs for Radiator 2 quarts coolant rest water Wrong. There is no Freon in a 1997 Chevy. It contains R134a refrigerant. Freon was banned in the U.S. and was not used in 1997.
Is freon coolant?
No, Freon is a "Refrigerant". It is compressed and then run through a heat exchanger where it expands and absorbs heat from the air that is being blown into the car. Coolant (Ethylene Glycol) only carries heat from one place (the engine) to another (The radiator).
How to add coolant to air conditioner?
You add coolant to the radiator system and you add freon to the a/c by using the low side, suction side (larger hose).............
Do fridges use freon as a coolant to maintain their temperature?
Yes, fridges use freon as a coolant to maintain their temperature.
Is the water reservior just for water or for coolant for the radiator?
Radiator coolant.
Where does the coolant go?
Coolant goes in the radiator or you can also fill the radiator resevoir.
Why does your Chrysler PT Cruiser over heat when the AC is on?
Low coolant, radiator restriction.Low coolant, radiator restriction.
HOW TO DRAIN and refill COOLANT from a system which doesn't have radiator cap Would the coolant reach the radiator is we refill the coolant through the coolant header tank?
In systems that do not have a radiator cap, the coolant is drained by the radiator drain plug. It is filled by adding coolant to the system through the overflow bottle.
Where does the hose on the radiator cap go on a 1970 GTO?
to the coolant recovery tank if so equipped - if no coolant recovery tank then not connected to anything - just an overflow
Why is 91 Honda accord ex coolant radiator is cracked?
If the radiator is cracked then the vehicle has ran dry on coolant. This would cause the radiator to crack if there wasn't any coolant.
Where do you add coolant to your c240?
You add coolant to a C240 at the radiator overflow tank. This allows the radiator to suck in coolant as needed when hot.
