Waterless coolant
Waterless coolant is a
Automotive use
Waterless coolant is most prominently used in the cooling systems for
Other uses
University of California, Los Angeles used waterless engine coolants in its backup generators in part to reduce labor costs because traditional water and ethylene glycol-based coolants typically need replacing every three years. Waterless coolant lasts the life of the engine, and there is no need to have that system pressurized, which has shown to reduce stress on the cooling system plumbing.[6] Waterless coolant has been used to reduce fuel usage by limiting the amount of time the radiator fan needs to be on. Waste management departments have used waterless coolant for their fans to save on fuel costs.[6]
Primary agents
Waterless coolant is glycol-based. The liquid avoids
Freeze point
Waterless coolant acts as an antifreeze, protecting engines to −40 °C (−40 °F).[5]
Disadvantages
Waterless coolant is generally more expensive than traditional water and ethylene glycol-based coolants.[7]
References
- ^ Abelson, Paul (October 2012). "Cooling without water?". Land Line Magazine. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
- ^ Sturgess, Steve (August 2009). "Column: Keep Your Cool". Heavy Duty Trucking. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
- ^ a b Ingram, Anthony (January 5, 2012). "Waterless Coolant Improves Engine Life, Boosts MPG 10 Percent". Green Car Reports. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
- ^ Staff, Cycle News (January 20, 2018). "Evans Waterless Powersports engine coolant is ready to use, no water required". Cycle News Staff. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
- ^ a b Leno, Jay (December 13, 2012). "How to Keep Classic Cars Road-Ready". Popular Mechanics. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
- ^ a b Ritchie, Ed (November 1, 2010). "Efficiency State of Mind". Forester Daily News. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
- ^ Chandler, Charles (March 11, 2010). "Recip Technology: Waterless Engine Coolants". Aviation Pros. Retrieved April 2, 2018.