What are the effects of adding water to the radiator on the engine?

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DiBrayden
07/28/25 10:01pm
Adding water can cause scale buildup in the cooling system, clog the pipelines, and affect heat dissipation. In severe cases, it may damage the engine, so it is best to use coolant instead. Below is relevant information about coolant: 1. Introduction: Coolant, whose full name should be antifreeze coolant, refers to a coolant with antifreeze function. Antifreeze can prevent the coolant from freezing and cracking the radiator or damaging the engine cylinder block when the vehicle is parked in cold seasons. 2. Composition: Coolant consists of three parts: water, antifreeze, and additives. Depending on the antifreeze component, it can be classified into alcohol-based, glycerol-based, ethylene glycol-based, and other types of coolant.
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