2001 Subaru Forester "water lower boiling point" Questions

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...boiling point of the water and lowers the freezing point of the water. This prevents boil-over and freeze-ups in the extreme summer and winter. In addition, coolant has lubricants that the water pump ...

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...water. Mineral content can lower boil point a bit.That should raise the boil point up to about 225. Also make sure the cap is the correct pressure rating (think it's 18psi) and that it is sealing ...

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water alone and lower freeze point compared to water alone. It is used to cool the engine and should not impact how the engine runs. If you used just water as the coolant, it can freeze and crack your

...water keeps boiling away at a lower temperature - shooting out in the leak somewhere. You engine overheats as water boils, steam fills the system, and steam doesn't take away heat as well as a solid ...

...water system is pressurised to lower the boiling point of the water The higher the pressure the lower the boiling point Most thermostats are a 195 Degree witch means when temp. of coolant reaches 195 ...

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...water to it using two containers.. You can maintain the 50/50 concentration in your cooling system by buying and using an inexpensive hydrometer at any parts store. Using straight antifreeze will ...

water - 225 deg F The boiling point of ethylene glycol antifreeze plus water is: 20 volume percent antifreeze and water - 216 deg F 40 volume percent antifreeze and water - 220 deg F 60 volume percent

...lower freezing point than water, it has a higher boiling point to prevent overheating. Year round it acts as a rust preventative. If you have A/C, it will prevent your heater core from freezing up. ...

...point of the water is lower than the coolant would be. 1200. sounds about right to replace a head gasket. cross your fingers that you don't need a new head which is often the case with aluminum

...lower boiling point. Check can be done with an inexpensive tester. (less than $5.00) Your antifreeze may not be "overdone" as you haven't figured on water in the block mixing with new stuff. so check ...

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