During the summer months is it ok to use water instead of coolant in my Monte carlo?

Question

My boyfreind claims Im just wasting money by buying antifreeze /coolant in the summer months. Please let me know the answer to this question as Im clueless.Thankyou.

Answer 1

Heck no! You don't want to damage the coolant at all using just water. Tell your boyfriend this. Would you rather me use water which will work for a while but in the long run will damage the coolant? (forcing you to replace it) or just keep buying antifreeze.

Answer 2

NO IT IS NOT OK.the  antifreeze is not only to protect from freezing but to raise the boiling point of the liquid.you must use a minimum of 50% water 50% antifreeze and you will be ok year round.

Answer 3

Your BF is uneducated in the coolant department> It is an anti rust & water pump lubicrant also> So spent the $ and it will save you in the long run> 1 gal is only maybe $10.00

water pumps are $40.00 to hundreds??

Answer 4

water is ok by itself cuz it does cool better than antifreeze/coolant.

these late model cars need both cuz need lubrication to internal water jacket of internal of the engine, water pump and radiator.

if you have a older 70's car then water is ok by itself.

if you have a late model car then you need both.

Answer 5

Do not run straight water in your cooling system as it will quickly form rust. Antifreeze has anti-rust additive as well it has a higher boiling point.

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