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Straight antifreeze ( ethylene glycol ) freezes at 8.6 degrees Fahrenheit / -13 degrees
celsius - it has to be mixed with preferably distilled water to provide proper protection
for the automotive cooling system ( freezing / boiling / and corrosion protection )
and for the temperature sensors / water pump / radiator etc to function correctly .
Ford recommends not dropping below 40 % antifreeze and not exceeding 60 %
antifreeze to prevent damage to the cooling system
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Is water added when filling 2003 Honda Accord radiator with antifreeze?
You want to use a 50/50 mixture of water and antifreeze, but use the manufacture recommended antifreeze, it comes straight anti freeze in which case you would mix a gallon of antifreeze to a gallon of water or you can buy a pre mixed container of antifreeze if your just trying to top off
Why is your antifreeze solidifying?
Antifreeze is supposed to be mixed with preferably distilled water 50 / 50 in a vehicle ( do not exceed 60 % antifreeze in the mix ) Straight antifreeze will freeze around ( 7 ) degrees Fahrenheit , I believe
Will putting straight antifreeze in your rad affect your heat?
A mixture of 50% water and 50% antifreeze will transfer heat better than straight antifreeze and still protect the system from freezing up to at least 34 degrees below zero F.
How much antifreeze?
A mix of 50% clean water and 50% straight antifreeze is good for most areas. If you live where the temp goes below -30 degrees F, a mix of 25% clean water and 75% straight antifreeze would be better.
Does straight antifreeze have cooling properties?
not as good as a 50 50 mix of distilled water and antifreeze, however consult your service manual to the exact mixture.
What kind of antifreeze does a 1995 caprice classic use?
what type of antifreeze do i need to use on a 1995 chevrolet caprice
What kind of Antifreeze does a 1998 Dodge Ram Truck use?
It will use normal antifreeze and it should be mixed 50/50 with water. It does not matter.
Does the 2005 Chevy Tahoe use water or antifreeze?
It uses a 50/50 mix of water and antifreeze/coolant
Which antifreeze-coolant would one use for a 2000 Jeep GC Laredo?
depending if you live in mainly cold or hot weather area, cold weather-- use a 50-50 dexcool [orange liquid] straight in backup tank and 50% antifreeze/50% water in radiator, do not add water to backup tank. Hot weather-- [my recommendation] use a 50-50 dexcool [orange liquid] straight in backup tank [no water], and 20% antifreeze/80% water plus add liquid called waterwetter [pink liquid] to radiator, this will greatly keep engine running cooler by almost 15-20 degrees
Can you put only antifreeze in your radiator in the winter?
Antifreeze is designed to be mixed with preferably distilled water A 50 / 50 mix will freeze at ( around -35 * Fahrenheit ) where I BELIEVE straight antifreeze will freeze at 7 * Fahrenheit Ford vehicles come from the factory with a 50 / 50 mix and Ford states to NOT EXCEED 60 % antifreeze in their vehicles
Do you put antifreeze in your 1999 dodge durango radiator?
You should always use a 50/50 mix of antifreeze and water.
What mix of antifreeze do you use for a 2006 Ford Fusion?
50 / 50 mix of antifreeze and preferably distilled water Ford states not to exceed 60 % antifreeze in cold climates and not to use less than 40 % antifreeze for corrosion protection
