Not only cools better but freezes at a lower temp than pure antifreeze. Using distilled water seems kind of silly. It would be contaminated by metal as soon as you put it in the system. Mike JMO ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Smith" <TSmith5041@aol.com> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2000 7:29 PM Subject: Re: 50/50 water/coolant ratio
> Somewhere on a web site I once read that a 50/50 mix of coolant works better > at removing heat from your engine and has a higher boiling point than either > component by its self. Wish I could find it again. > Speaking of websites, for those seeking info on a/c conversion please check > www.epa.gov and type r-12 into the search. Select R-134a conversion from the > options. Lots of good info. > > Tom Smith > 83.5 Westie > Charlotte, NC > |
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