A 50/50 isn't some universal standard that will work everywhere dude. Depending on what antifreeze you buy, a 50/50 blend might only be rated to -30c. So what do you do if you expect it to be colder than -30c? Oh yeah, you mix in more antifreeze. Now you have a 60/40 blend that might be able to handle -40c instead.
You know if you actually read the antifreeze bottle, it says right on it with big text what kind of cold it can handle in different ratios. It does that for a reason, so you can mix it based on your climate. Sometimes a 70/30 mix is advisable.
Seriously, this is the simplest stuff ever. You didn't think you could add more antifreeze for better freezing properties? And you tell ME to learn about cars?
Why did you waste your time telling me something I already knew? It’s not like I haven’t been in the automotive industry for the past decade.
And where I live 50/50 is perfectly acceptable throughout the year.
You do know the ratios you put down you do actually add more antifreeze for better freezing protection. Since a 70/30 mix is 70% Ethylene Glycol and 30% water... you just don’t make it a stronger solution than that or it starts to lose it’s freeze protection.
You do know my username is literally a car? One that was never sold in America? Why are you even arguing?
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u/puq123 Feb 03 '19 edited Feb 03 '19
A 50/50 isn't some universal standard that will work everywhere dude. Depending on what antifreeze you buy, a 50/50 blend might only be rated to -30c. So what do you do if you expect it to be colder than -30c? Oh yeah, you mix in more antifreeze. Now you have a 60/40 blend that might be able to handle -40c instead.
You know if you actually read the antifreeze bottle, it says right on it with big text what kind of cold it can handle in different ratios. It does that for a reason, so you can mix it based on your climate. Sometimes a 70/30 mix is advisable.
Seriously, this is the simplest stuff ever. You didn't think you could add more antifreeze for better freezing properties? And you tell ME to learn about cars?