«They have the same effect on
the water as antifreeze in your car — they take the freezing point down so far that you never run into it.»
Not exact matches
Researchers say this
antifreeze effect makes it possible for liquid
water to be widespread just below the surface of Mars, but point out that even if it is there, it may be too salty to support life
as we know it.
In the journal Science, the scientists noted that
water could flow sluggishly just beneath the surface and remain liquid owing to high concentrations of salt, which acts
as antifreeze.
Try replacing the radiator cap and just in case keep a gallon of distilled
water to top it off
as needed (add corresponding amount of
antifreeze when you get home).
I'm not sure if
antifreeze would produce a distinct burnt smell
as its mostly
water / alcohol.
Because
water has good properties
as a coolant,
antifreeze is used in internal combustion engines and other heat transfer applications, such
as HVAC chillers and solar
water heaters.
If there was ever that much
water in the muffler such that it was sloshing around, it would be a sign of catastrophic failure in the engine, such
as a blown head gasket and the «
water» would actually be
antifreeze /
water mix from the engine.
As for the cooling system, it is recommended to maintain a ratio between 50/50 and 70/30 of
antifreeze to
water.
Standing
water, such
as puddles, can also be dangerous for dogs to drink due to the presence of
antifreeze or other chemicals.
Make sure outdoor pets have access to
water sources that aren't frozen to reduce the chances that they'll ingest
antifreeze as a substitute.
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