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You mix 50-50 because the antifreeze doesn't remove heat as good as water but it does raise the surface tension and boiling point of the water.
It also lowers the freezing point of water as well as lubricating and preventing rust in the cooling system.
Running straight water makes the vehicle overheat easier and will cause rust even distilled water will still rust the system it just doesn't allow calcafication
It also lowers the freezing point of water as well as lubricating and preventing rust in the cooling system.
Running straight water makes the vehicle overheat easier and will cause rust even distilled water will still rust the system it just doesn't allow calcafication
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Originally Posted by Nor-CalJeeper
You mix 50-50 because the antifreeze doesn't remove heat as good as water but it does raise the surface tension and boiling point of the water.
It also lowersnthe freezing point of water as well as lubricating and preventing rust in the cooling system.
Running straight water makes the vehicle overheat easier and will cause rust even distilled water will still rust the system it just doesn't allow calcafication
It also lowersnthe freezing point of water as well as lubricating and preventing rust in the cooling system.
Running straight water makes the vehicle overheat easier and will cause rust even distilled water will still rust the system it just doesn't allow calcafication
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Yes 1 gallon of antifreeze and 1 gallon of distilled water,
although mine used a little bit more then that so I ended up using about a gallon and a half distilled. Maybe cause I swapped lower Rad hose so it took more then draining from the radiator?
although mine used a little bit more then that so I ended up using about a gallon and a half distilled. Maybe cause I swapped lower Rad hose so it took more then draining from the radiator?
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch
cant you use 2 gallons straight or is it figure save money and use half water
correct everyone?
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Also sometimes I bounce the front end by pushing down on it a few times it seems to help.
This is answered at the top of the page, as far as running straight antifreeze it is a no-no unless maybe you live in Antarctica lol
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So whatya do ya do if u did use tap water. Not that I would do something that dumb, it was a friend of mine, yeah, thats it. A friend. O.o
But seriously. I know my system has tap water in it. Im sure po didnt use distilled water either. And how do you flush system wo using good ol hose water???
But seriously. I know my system has tap water in it. Im sure po didnt use distilled water either. And how do you flush system wo using good ol hose water???
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So whatya do ya do if u did use tap water. Not that I would do something that dumb, it was a friend of mine, yeah, thats it. A friend. O.o
But seriously. I know my system has tap water in it. Im sure po didnt use distilled water either. And how do you flush system wo using good ol hose water???
But seriously. I know my system has tap water in it. Im sure po didnt use distilled water either. And how do you flush system wo using good ol hose water???
The main thing is to run antifreeze. If you run plain water by itself younare asking for headaches.
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Loose Steering on '97 XJ
So I recently purchased a 97 cherokee sport 4 door to replace my '04 wrangler as my daily driver. The cherokee runs mint and is very clean except for the steering. Its very loose regardless of speed. I checked the bushings and greased the front end, it did little if anything to help the issue. I have a whine from the power steering pump, but no real loss of steering power so I don't think its the problem. I am pretty sure this is a semi common issue with the cherokee but I didn't find enough information on a good way to troubleshoot and fix the issue. Any information or links would be great. Thanks.
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window question
I'm sure this has been answered many times before, but search is not helping. Anyways, my passenger side window used to only work when operated from the driver's side switch most of the time (the passenger side switch only worked when it wanted too it seems), and now it has progressed to where the window will only roll down. To roll it back up I have to remove the door panel, take the cable off of the motor, push it up, then reattach the cable and put the door back together. Any ideas?
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Originally Posted by HINKLE83
I'm sure this has been answered many times before, but search is not helping. Anyways, my passenger side window used to only work when operated from the driver's side switch most of the time (the passenger side switch only worked when it wanted too it seems), and now it has progressed to where the window will only roll down. To roll it back up I have to remove the door panel, take the cable off of the motor, push it up, then reattach the cable and put the door back together. Any ideas?
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Originally Posted by HINKLE83
I'm sure this has been answered many times before, but search is not helping. Anyways, my passenger side window used to only work when operated from the driver's side switch most of the time (the passenger side switch only worked when it wanted too it seems), and now it has progressed to where the window will only roll down. To roll it back up I have to remove the door panel, take the cable off of the motor, push it up, then reattach the cable and put the door back together. Any ideas?
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I checked the wires going from frame to door and they are all fine, and the terminals looked great when i had the door taken apart. I guess it is the regulator, i was just hoping for a less expensive fix.
So, what is the cheapest way to go about replacing it?
So, what is the cheapest way to go about replacing it?
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Originally Posted by HINKLE83
I checked the wires going from frame to door and they are all fine, and the terminals looked great when i had the door taken apart. I guess it is the regulator, i was just hoping for a less expensive fix.
So, what is the cheapest way to go about replacing it?
So, what is the cheapest way to go about replacing it?