coolant question

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

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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

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