Re: [DML] coolant question
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Re: [DML] coolant question



David,

You can run pure Antifreeze but you will give up cooling performance. Water
has a lower flow viscosity, better heat transfer characteristics as well
(and most important) better heat capacity. What this means is that a given
volume will transfer more total heat. The DeLorean is somewhat sensitive to
this issue because of the long plumbing runs. It takes the coolant longer
to make a lap around the system so every lap counts. Diluting the
Antifreeze to ~50/50 gives the best compromise between heat transfer
characteristics and extended temperature range/ system protection
characteristics. Best to add distilled water (Reverse Osmosis drinking
water will do in a pinch).

Don Ekhoff


----- Original Message -----
From: <Delorean17@xxxx>
Subject: [DML] coolant question


> Hello, Can someone please clarify this for me?
>
> Will running straight antifreeze through your car cause it to get
hotter?





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