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Old 08-24-2005, 11:31 PM
Craig
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Originally Posted by t walgamuth
that 5050 mix on antifreeze is optimal for cooling.

tom w
I believe 50/50 is optimal overall, considering boiling point, corrosion protection, low surface tension, pH, etc. However, from a pure heat transfer point of view, pure water has higher heat transfer coefficients than a mixture. That's why race cars use straight water and some people run 60(water)/40(antifreeze) if they don't need good freeze protection. If you keep adding antifreeze and you get too far above 50/50 it will start to reduce cooling.
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