Neither pure antifreeze nor pure water are effective antifreeze substances.
Only the mixture is effective. The mixture of the two results in a "freezing
point depression". A mixture of two substances will nearly always lower the
freezing point and raise the boiling point compared to either of the pure
substances (as I recall from first year chemistry). I believe the optimum
mixture of antifreeze (ethylene glycol) and water (distilled water), which
results in the lowest freezing point and the highest boiling point is 60%
antifreeze and 40% water ( I may have those backwards). Best to read the back
of the antifreeze container. I think they probably know best. As already
pointed out by others, make sure you only use distilled water. Good luck.
Gordon Buck
Sultan, Washington
71 TR6 CC62806
67 MGB GT
-----Original Message-----
From: ArthurK101@aol.com [SMTP:ArthurK101@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 1998 1:31 PM
To: KGeromini@aol.com
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: TR-3 Antifreeze Mix
Sumner,
In a message dated 98-08-11 12:32:08 EDT, you write:
> Does anyone
> know the right mix of antifreeze to water ratio so that it won't overheat
> in
> the summer and freeze in the winter.?
>
Take a look on the antifreeze jug. There should be a table or graph whihc
gives you the temperature to which protected per percentage water/antifreeze.
Or go to an auto parts store and pick up a tester. Simple to use and will
tell you what your actual mixture is good for.
Remember that water is a better coolant than antifreeze so adjust the mixture
accordingly. You don't need protection down to 100degrees below zero, so pick
a temperature with which you feel comfortable and which will allow you the
most water in the mix.
Also suggest you get some "Water wetter" and add that to the mix. (hi, Jack).
Hope this helps. Cheers.
Art Kelly
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