soap mixed with antifreeze: still ok?

After mixing some dex-cool, I did a load of laundry. While pouring my All detergent I noticed a couple of drops went into the gallon of antifreeze that I just mixed. I left the jug of antifreeze open by mistake. Is this still ok to use or should I dump it?

After mixing some dex-cool, I did a load of laundry. While pouring my All detergent I noticed a couple of drops went into the gallon of antifreeze that I just mixed. I left the jug of antifreeze open by mistake. Is this still ok to use or should I dump it?

A "couple drops"? Don't worry about it. As a matter of fact.... In race cars no anti-freeze is normally used. Instead a "Water Wetter" or other type agent is used. It is basically something that decreases the surface tension of the water, so that it can carry away more heat. Detergent does the same thing. So maybe your engine might cool better. But.. a couple drops is not going to make any difference whatsoever.

Jim
SR Racing

Ditto. If you notice excessive foaming, you might have trouble with air incorporation which would lower its ability to absorb heat, but if you don't get foam or bubbles, drive it like you stole it.

Dont forget that the most imporant part of water wetters isnt its surface tension breaking, but in 100% water systems, it porives corrosion resistance and lubrication for the water pump.