I think I read somewhere that the general rule of mixing coolant is 50% water and 50% coolant
why not 100% water or 100% coolant? and if redline water wetter promotes better cooling, why not 100% water wetter?
and what is the best coolant out there?
general coolant mix question
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Re: (4felix20)
I live in south cal, the coldest it ever get is baout 50F
I just watched the video... since it's so warm here even in winter, does that mean I can use water + water wetter only? is it recommended? would corrosion/rust be an issue with no coolant mix?
I just watched the video... since it's so warm here even in winter, does that mean I can use water + water wetter only? is it recommended? would corrosion/rust be an issue with no coolant mix?
water's boiling point vs anti-freeze is the main difference why we mix it.
50/50 is typically what most people run. make sure you use distilled water too or you'll corrode your radiator in the long run.
with a copper core radiator id even use distilled water to flush it. it costs quite to flush a bit but gotta treat the copper right haha. i dont really believe in water wetter id rather go and rent myself a jig saw at some local power tool rental shop and cut my bumper for more air flow or make my own hood scoop instead.
50/50 is typically what most people run. make sure you use distilled water too or you'll corrode your radiator in the long run.
with a copper core radiator id even use distilled water to flush it. it costs quite to flush a bit but gotta treat the copper right haha. i dont really believe in water wetter id rather go and rent myself a jig saw at some local power tool rental shop and cut my bumper for more air flow or make my own hood scoop instead.
Re: (Juujai)
search the internet first about it.
water has better heat transfer and it can hold more thermal energy in it.
Why not use 100% water?? beucase it boils at 100 Celcius and it freezes at 0 C. Also corrosion takes place inside the engine.
So you mix it with coolant to increase it boiling point and lower its freezing temp; it also prevents corrosion. 50/50 is adequate for daily use.
for you, i'd use 30%coolant/ 70 water
water has better heat transfer and it can hold more thermal energy in it.
Why not use 100% water?? beucase it boils at 100 Celcius and it freezes at 0 C. Also corrosion takes place inside the engine.
So you mix it with coolant to increase it boiling point and lower its freezing temp; it also prevents corrosion. 50/50 is adequate for daily use.
for you, i'd use 30%coolant/ 70 water
Re: (sanioll)
does "race" coolant exist? what brand should I go after?
and it'll never freeze where I live, ha
and it'll never freeze where I live, ha