Thread: DexCool and Plugged Heater Core - What I did to remedy

Originally Posted by Rico

One thing you mentioned about water not being a very good coolant? The only reason we don't use pure water is due to corrosion and freezing. Water is a much better coolant than water/glycol mixture.

coolant does raise waters boiling point, that and to make it less corrosive to internal parts, and for freezing temps.

your not supposed to use antifreeze when you go to drag strips and race tracks, a lot of teams use water with a additive that helps keep water temps in check, ice water or something like that its called. nascar does anyway.

and i've seen the crew freak out when coolant leaks happen on all out pinks.

Originally Posted by scottydoggs

coolant does raise waters boiling point, that and to make it less corrosive to internal parts, and for freezing temps.

your not supposed to use antifreeze when you go to drag strips and race tracks, a lot of teams use water with a additive that helps keep water temps in check, ice water or something like that its called. nascar does anyway.

and i've seen the crew freak out when coolant leaks happen on all out pinks.

I did not no that about glycol coolants at the race track. Hmm