Subject	Adding more antifreeze(no water) will make you run hotter
Posted by	Stanky on August 29, 2015 at 2:21 PM
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In Reply To	Adding extra coolant does not keep the engine running cooler posted by OverZealous (CT) on August 29, 2015 at 01:27 PM
Message	Straight coolant has a higher viscosity than water and simply doesnt flow well enough on its own to cool. Water also gets rid of heat better. Antifreeze is needed to keep the water from freezing in cold climates. If you live if hot climates, you could run 90% water.. I personally did an experiment last year and went from 50/50 mix to a 25/75% water mix and my temps lowered by about 10 degrees.
Follow Ups	Adding extra coolant does not keep the engine running cooler - OverZealous (CT) 13:27:32 08/29/15 Adding more antifreeze(no water) will make you run hotter - Stanky 14:21:01 08/29/15 ^ Agree ^ - ttz'in (norcal) 14:48:02 08/29/15 2nd (n/m) - Piranha 19:43:17 08/29/15 Re: 2nd - DRED 16:43:34 08/31/15 Good point. Thanks! (n/m) - OverZealous (CT) 20:34:57 09/03/15 I thought thermostat sets temp. How you measure 10 degrees? (n/m) - OverZealous (CT) 00:20:33 08/30/15 Aftermarket water temperature gauge - Stanky 01:29:07 08/30/15 Good explanation - OverZealous (CT) 15:36:01 08/30/15 I use a 70% water, 30% coolant mixture and haven't - MixManMash 07:35:49 08/31/15 Check this out - EngineerLV 15:28:17 08/29/15 Great stuff all. Thanks! (n/m) - OverZealous (CT) 00:15:28 08/30/15
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