Does a Water-Cooled Engine Need to Be Filled with Water?

[Richard]

A water-cooled engine requires antifreeze coolant instead of water, as prolonged use of water can cause rust in the radiator, while antifreeze coolant provides protection for the radiator. Here are specific details about water cooling: 1. Introduction: The so-called water-cooled engine does not use pure water for cooling but employs specialized coolant. The difference between coolant and pure water is that coolant contains a certain proportion of pure and distilled water, but not entirely. Mixing pure water with specialized coolant in a specific ratio forms what is commonly referred to as motorcycle coolant. 2. Classification: Currently, engine cooling types are mostly divided into three categories: air-cooled, water-cooled, and oil-cooled. The engine is a crucial chamber in a motorcycle where fuel is burned, akin to the central system that distributes blood throughout the motorcycle's body. Fuel burns within the engine chamber to provide power for the entire vehicle.