ANTIFREEZE & COOLANTS
Coolant represents a heat transfer fluid that protects engines from overheating. It removes excess heat from an internal combustion engine and protects engine components from corrosion. Coolants can be found as concentrated products that need to be mixed with water. They are also available as a premade mixture, consisting of 50% coolant and 50% demineralized water.
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An engine coolant is a liquid crucial for the operation of any type of engine. There are many different types of coolant technologies for different applications. Also, there are different colors of coolant, and concentrated and ready-to-use products. It is very important though to make the right coolant choice for your vehicle or engine. Here’s all you need to know about coolants.
The engine coolant, in some geolocations better known as antifreeze, protects engines from overheating. In this article, we address the purpose and benefits of using engine coolant, and answer some of the most common questions, including: What does engine coolant do? How long can you run an engine without coolant? How does the cooling work? Let’s begin!
There are different types of coolants in the market and quite often, engine owners face many questions. What coolant do I need or what coolant should I use? What is an OAT coolant? How often should I change the coolant? To help you make the right coolant choice for your engine, we’ve prepared the answers to these common questions. Here’s what you need to know to break down the coolant dilemma once and for all.
When you are a vehicle owner, sometimes, you might have one coolant in your car and one in your garage. If you are not in the mood to go to a shop, it is possible to start wondering what would happen if you just mixed different coolants. We have all been in this situation, so let us discuss the consequences of mixing coolants and whether we should do it or not.
Up until the mid-1990s, there was a uniform coolant formula used in all vehicles - the famous green or blue fluid. Since then, coolant technology has evolved at an astonishing rate, striving to meet the needs of high-performance engines, provide a longer service life, and ensure lower emissions. In this comprehensive guide, we discuss the coolant formulas used in modern car engines. Let’s get started!
As a responsible car owner, you probably already know how important it is to maintain your car regularly, check its vitals, and visit your mechanic at least once a year. This is true for all vehicles, regardless of their age and price range, but it’s even more important if you’re driving a car with a diesel engine. If you want your car to work perfectly, you need to make sure you’re using proper engine coolant – but how to do that, and why is this so important? Read more.
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