Can liquor be used as antifreeze for cars?

Updated on Car 2024-03-27
9 answers
  1. Anonymous users2024-02-07

    It is not possible to use it for a long time, and it is not good for the car for a long time, because of antifreeze.

    The composition contains ethanol.

    But it's not just ethanol, it's also other ingredients that protect against rust, corrosion, and lubrication. Pumps, pipes, etc., which are connected to the tank, or rubber or metal parts, can accelerate aging and rust under the influence of alcohol.

    Liquor replaces antifreeze, if it is only for emergency use, it is okay, but long-term use is definitely not possible. Because liquor is a flammable liquid.

    When the alcohol content reaches more than 40%, it is very easy to produce alcohol vapor and catch fire.

  2. Anonymous users2024-02-06

    If under extraordinary conditions, (for example, in the case of no antifreeze or no water in alpine areas), it can be used as a substitute for antifreeze, because the alcohol content in the liquor is very high and the disease point is very low, so it can be temporarily replaced. However, liquor with very high alcohol content is volatile, and it will soon volatilize, resulting in poor engine cooling, and once there is a leak, it is easy to cause spontaneous combustion of the engine. So it's better to use antifreeze, and besides, even a four-liter amount for two pots is not necessarily cheaper than antifreeze.

    Antifreeze is now claimed to be a lifelong all-effect use, but for the most ideal effect, it is generally best to replace it once every 3 years or so.

  3. Anonymous users2024-02-05

    It has a little effect, but the liquor volatilizes quickly, and it can't play a long-term antifreeze effect, so the car still uses antifreeze, don't mess up, in case the water tank breaks the road, it will cause a big loss.

  4. Anonymous users2024-02-04

    No. The main ingredients of liquor are Li Ranyan water and alcohol, which has a certain antifreeze function, but cannot be added to the antifreeze.

    Because alcohol is a flammable substance, the volatility is strong, and the vapor it volatilizes can form a "mixed combustible gas" with the atmosphere, which is likely to cause combustion in case of high heat or open flame. Serious consequences. If it is added to it, although the water tank is in a closed state, the alcohol may form "vapor" in the pipeline due to heating, which is dangerous under the action of the high heat temperature of the engine block.

  5. Anonymous users2024-02-03

    No, the main ingredient of antifreeze is usually ethylene glycol, not ethanol, which has a boiling point of 197 degrees, while ethanol has a boiling point of only 78 degrees. The operating temperature of the antifreeze is 90 degrees, at which time the alcohol is already boiling, and a large amount of vaporization will be turned into gas, causing the composition of the antifreeze to change and the pressure of the cooling system lines to be excessive.

    The main ingredient of some antifreeze is indeed ethanol, but antifreeze is a mixture of several components, and alcohol alone cannot replace antifreeze.

  6. Anonymous users2024-02-02

    To add. 1. Antifreeze should be called automobile antifreeze coolant, which has the functions of anti-freezing in winter and anti-boiling in summer, and can prevent corrosion, anti-scale, protect the cooling system of the engine, improve the heat dissipation effect and improve the efficiency of the engine.

    Therefore, antifreeze is not just used in winter, it should replace water for the cooling of car engines all year round.

    2. The antifreeze must be changed every two years, because the validity period of the antifreeze is generally two years, and the expired antifreeze will cause corrosion of the cylinder block, and even cause serious damage to the engine.

    In addition, the freezing point of antifreeze is generally around -25, and if you go to a colder place, you need to change to an antifreeze with a lower freezing point.

  7. Anonymous users2024-02-01

    When the vehicle leaves the factory, the water tank is filled with an aqueous solution of ethylene glycol - antifreeze, so there is no need to add it.

    The vehicle can usually add a little water during use, because the water cycle is sealed, so there is very little. During the maintenance of 40,000 kilometers in two years, the antifreeze must be replaced.

    When using antifreeze, be sure to pay attention to quality. If the quality of the antifreeze is poor or even the products are shoddy, it will not be effective. The coolant is prepared by mixing antifreeze with water in a certain proportion.

    Automobile manufacturers often specify the mixing ratio of antifreeze for different low-temperature antifreeze grades in the user manual, and also specify the type of antifreeze, which cannot be mixed.

    In general, when the ratio of antifreeze to water is 40:60, the boiling point of coolant is 106, the freezing point is -26, and when it is 50:50, the boiling point of coolant is 108, and the freezing point is -38.

    Generally, it is required to prepare the coolant at a temperature about 5 below the local minimum temperature. Antifreeze is mostly valid for two years, and it needs to be replaced when it expires or if the coolant is found to be dirty. When replacing, be sure to remove all the old coolant, then add clean water, start the engine and idle for about ten minutes to cycle and clean.

    Drain the clean water after the machine is stopped.

  8. Anonymous users2024-01-31

    The first function is to prevent the car from freezing, which can protect the frozen cylinder block and also protect the engine. Usually you should pay attention to frequent replacement, driving about 60,000 kilometers a year, to replace the antifreeze, be sure to choose a good quality antifreeze, do not mix with antifreeze.

  9. Anonymous users2024-01-30

    Prevent icing, cool the engine after the vehicle is started, prevent damage to the engine, it should be noted that the antifreeze is changed regularly, and the antifreeze is stored correctly.

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