Antifreeze

Shortyrock wrote:
I’ve been in Florida the last 35 years but traveling cross country to cold weather . Do I need antifreeze in my radiator during my travels

You need it now even if vehicle is sitting and in todays world you need a specific type depending on your engine.

I hope you haven't been running straight water in your radiator for the past 35 years......:E

Anyway, welcome to the Forum. Good advice and information from the posters above....and have a good trip on your cross country adventure.

antifreeze, is just one part of the mix, it also has anti corrosion additives in it so you don't build up rust and such, as well a waterpump lube as well

You need antifreeze coolant in your radiator, yes.

You probably have antifreeze coolant already in your radiator. It is standard on all motor vehicles in any climate for many decades. I would not worry about it unless you have specific reason to believe you have something else there--like if you filled the cooling system yourself with water alone.

All vehicles with a radiator need at least 50/50 protection antifreeze year around no matter where they are located.

How many radiators have you had to replace in those 35 years from corrosion leaks?
If they had no antifreeze in them.

Is this a serious question?
You need 50/50 anti-freeze and water in your radiator to protect against corrosion and boil over in hot weather. It should be obvious that you need it for any temperature below freezing.