Hello Rick,
you bring up an interesting point...
although it may (i don't know this part for sure) raise the
boiling point of water, its heat tranfer rates have been found
to be inferior to plain water. from my researches i have found
that some racers use just that, plain water, in their cooling
systems. but only those that are willing to replace/rebuild
their engines after a few races or ONE season. this has to do
with RUST in the journals! .. the 50/50 water/antifreeze
recommendations are a "one size fits all" solution. also from
my researches, for summer driving, ordinary conditions, MOST
applications, about a 20% antifreeze, 80% water offers the best
compromise between cooling effeciency and rust protection. more
antifreeze could be needed in the winter, but that depends upon
local weather condtions. ...
all that being said, i make it easy on myself, buy the 50/50
premix, and just pour it in. easy, fast, (not the cheapest). ..
and oh, i was driving in 95+ degrees in SEATTLE? this summer
and the temp never went over (a registered) 195 degrees!
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Bill mailto:pythias@pacifier.com
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