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**Stocker** · 07-30-2014, 10:58 PM

Let's think about this. Water boils at 212 degrees F -- and 233* at 8 psi, and 242* at 12 psi.

Non-pressurized 50% antifreeze boils at 226* -- and 248* at 8 psi, and 259* at 12 psi.

I really don't believe you have anything to worry about.

http://www.heat-transfer-fluid.com/p...ling-point.pdf

07-30-2014, 10:58 PM	#21
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,814	Re: Can an AC Installed make the engine run hotter than before? Let's think about this. Water boils at 212 degrees F -- and 233* at 8 psi, and 242* at 12 psi. Non-pressurized 50% antifreeze boils at 226* -- and 248* at 8 psi, and 259* at 12 psi. I really don't believe you have anything to worry about. http://www.heat-transfer-fluid.com/p...ling-point.pdf __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay