Re: Freeze plug for MG TC

[Phil Ethier <ethier@freenet.msp.mn.us>]

On Fri, 20 Sep 1996, Bill Harkins wrote:

> I disagree with the writer that suggests a 50/50 mix of antifreeze. That is
> fine for winter driving, but in 85+F. weather, you may boil over as the
> antifreeze lowers the boiling point as well as lowering the freezing point

That is simply nonsense.  50/50 mix of antifreeze has a HIGHER boiling 
point than plain water.  

Maybe what you are thinking of is that 50/50 mix of antifreeze has less 
heat conductance than plain water.

phil