coolant question

Chuck33079 · 08-15-2013, 10:24 PM

If you're in a hot climate, a 50/50 mix may not be necessary. You could get away with a 75/25 water/coolant mix if you don't see freezing temps.

DEpointfive0 · 08-15-2013, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

If you're in a hot climate, a 50/50 mix may not be necessary. You could get away with a 75/25 water/coolant mix if you don't see freezing temps.

Yes, but coolant isn't just to prevent freezing.
While, YES, the car will run cooler with more water, when the temps go up, the anti freeze is ANTI BOIL, and as soon as the fluid starts to boil, your car has pretty much overheated

onzedge · 08-16-2013, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

If you're in a hot climate, a 50/50 mix may not be necessary. You could get away with a 75/25 water/coolant mix if you don't see freezing temps.

This is risky -- part of coolant's job is lubricating the water pump. Increasing the dilution ratio decreases its effectiveness in this area. My Dad used to call this "false economy". You save a few bucks up front but risk hundreds.

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