Does antifreeze still work when mixed with water?
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Antifreeze mixed with water loses its antifreeze effect. Adding water affects the performance of automotive antifreeze: the boiling point becomes too low to provide proper cooling, and the freezing point becomes too high, making it prone to freezing in cold climates. Although antifreeze contains water as a component, it is deionized and softened water. Ordinary water contains various impurities and ions, which can form scale over time and cause blockages. Functions of antifreeze: Antifreeze is a coolant with special additives, primarily used in liquid-cooled engine cooling systems. It provides excellent performance in preventing freezing in winter, boiling in summer, and resisting scale and corrosion year-round. Composition of antifreeze: The main components of antifreeze are 50% purified water, 40% methanol, and 10% other substances. Types of antifreeze: Antifreeze is generally categorized into three types: ethanol-water, glycerol-water, and ethylene glycol-water.