MAY I USE WATER INSTEAD OF COOLANT IN A '93 FORD?
MAY I USE WATER INSTEAD OF COOLANT IN A '93 FORD?
You can/may use coolant in Any vehicle. But expect a lot more issues with said vehicle, Ford or otherwise when the temps get cold enough. That brand new engine you'll need will cost a lot more than that $20 or less jug of antifreeze.
When you use straight water the inside of the motor block starts rusting over night. With in a week you have enough rust to plug up the radiator and heater core. The other problem is the water pump seal will fail because water alone has no lubricant to keep the water pump seal from frying and leaking. DUMB thing to do. Antifreeze is only $15 where I live!
Yes, but keep in mind two things. 1) water freezes, anti-freeze (by definition) does not, so as long as you will not be in cold temperatures you will be ok. 2) water will eventually evaporate and will need to be topped-off more frequently than coolant.
Unless you had overheating issues you can use straight water as the $20.00 bottle of coolant can save you thousands for a new engine. The optimal blend is 50/50 coolant and water.
Seems like everyone missed another important fact about anti-freeze. A 50/50 mixture of anti-freeze, raises the boiling point of water from at 14 psi, to This means, the water in the radiator would have to reach a full 15 degrees hotter, before it would boil over.
On a hot day, when a car is idling in traffic or traveling at slower speeds, there will be very little wind blowing on the radiator, to help it cool the water, therefore, the water temperature will rise. Also when you turn your car off, the electric fan stops turning soon afterwards. This also causes the water temp to rise. In hot weather, anti-freeze plays an important role in preventing the water in the radiator from boiling over and evaporating. The end result is cooler engine temperatures, which is especially important in summertime and in areas with warmer climates.
Coolant is a mix. Usually 50/50 of antifreeze and water. The antifreeze does 2 things
1. Stops the engine freezing up in cold weather
2. Prevents internal corrosion that would otherwise block and restrict the radiator and waterways in the engine
So NO - not in any car.
For a short time, like to clean-out the cooling system, as long as the temperature isn't too cold. But for the long term, add some 'freeze.
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