Antifreeze question

[Phlip77]

you dont want to run pure water for long, pure water will let the inside of the block rust, where antifreeze adds rust protection and keeps from freezing. as well as boils at a higher temp (380 deg) where water boils @ 212.

antifreeze is your best friend where ever you live.

I've always been under the impression that a mixture that is more water will cause rest and blockages within the rad. But in the past I've been told that antifreeze has a lower boiling point then water, that's why antifreeze needed to be mixed with water (or already premixed).

Correct me if I am wrong.

[Scottydoggs]

I've always been under the impression that a mixture that is more water will cause rest and blockages within the rad. But in the past I've been told that antifreeze has a lower boiling point then water, that's why antifreeze needed to be mixed with water (or already premixed).

Correct me if I am wrong.

google it, properly mixed antifreeze boils at 380 deg. we all know water boils a 212.

now straight antifreeze boils before water would. but your not supposed to run straight antifreeze, its to be mixed. either you mix it, or buy pre mixed, but pre mixed is a waste of money.

[Phlip77]

google it, properly mixed antifreeze boils at 380 deg. we all know water boils a 212.

now straight antifreeze boils before water would. but your not supposed to run straight antifreeze, its to be mixed. either you mix it, or buy pre mixed, but pre mixed is a waste of money.

Very interesting. I knew about the not to run straight water or run straight antifreeze. The only confusing thing here is if straight water boils at higher temp than straight antifreeze. How does a diluted solution of both bring the boiling point higher. I'm not disagreeing with you just trying to wrap my head around it, that's all.