answersLogoWhite

0

Original Answer: 100 percent coolant freezing point -60 celcius

This is baldly incorrect. 100% solution of ethylene glycol-based antifreeze is approximately -12 degrees celcius, higher for many of the lower quality products (which have a lower concentration of ethylene glycol). The optimum solution is about 60% antifreeze and 40% water. The reason for this is that the two molecule types (ethylene glycol and water) interfere with each other's ability to attract like molecules and crystalize, or freeze. A higher concentration of either liquid will reduce this affect and raise the freezing point.

For warmer climates, 20% antifreeze is probably enough - water has a higher capacity for heat than antifreeze does. Running 100% water is not a good idea though, even in the hottest of temperatures. There are (usually) additives in antifreeze that serve to condition and lubricate the cooling system, primarily the water pump.

Pure ethylene glycol actually freezes at about 8 degrees fahrenheit.. The key is in the mix.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

How can 100 percent antifreeze harm your car?

Putting 100% "straight" antifreeze in your car's radiator will expose the cooling system to freezing at a much higher temperature than would the appropriate and recommended mix of roughly 50/50 antifreeze and water. Antifreeze works best WITH water.


What is the freezing and boiling point for water in Celsius?

Freezing point of water is 0 C and boiling point is 100 C.


Is gasline antifreeze 100 percent alcohol?

Gasline antifreeze is not 100 percent alcohol; it typically contains isopropyl alcohol or ethanol as its primary active ingredient, along with other additives. These formulations are designed to lower the freezing point of water in fuel lines to prevent ice formation. While alcohol is a significant component, other chemicals may be included to enhance performance or stability. Always check the product label for specific ingredient information.


What is the freezing and boiling point in F?

the freezing point is 0 degrees and the boiling point is 100 degrees


What is the freezing point and boiling point in celcsious?

0 centigrade is freezing point of water. 100 c is the boiling point of water, by defination.


What is the boiling point and the freezing point on the Celsius scale?

Boiling Point: 100 degrees celsius Freezing Point: 0 degrees celsius


What is the freezing point of cesium?

The freezing point of cesium is approximately 28.5 degrees Celsius (83.3 degrees Fahrenheit).


What are the freezing point and boiling point of water in the celsius?

Freezing = 0 degrees Celsius (0oC) Boiling = 100 degrees Celsius (100oC)It depends on the object you are talking about.The boiling point of water is 100 degrees Celsius, and its freezing point is 0 degrees Celsius.


How many degrees between freezing point and boiling point on the celsius temperature scale?

There are 100 degrees Celsius between the freezing point (0°C) and boiling point (100°C) on the Celsius temperature scale.


What is Celsiuses freezing point?

the freezing point of celsius is 0 degrees the boiling point is 100 degrees


How many Celsius degrees are there between the freezing point and the boiling point of water'?

There are 100 degrees Celsius between the freezing point (0°C) and the boiling point (100°C) of water.


What is the boiling point and freezing point o Celsius?

The boiling point of water in Celsius is 100 degrees, and the freezing point is 0 degrees.