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- Coolant - Wikipedia
A coolant is a substance, typically liquid, that is used to reduce or regulate the temperature of a system An ideal coolant has high thermal capacity , low viscosity , is low-cost, non-toxic , chemically inert and neither causes nor promotes corrosion of the cooling system
- Antifreeze vs Coolant: Whats the Difference? - AutoZone
Coolant, on the other hand, is a mixture of antifreeze and water in the right proportions, ready to be poured directly into your vehicle’s cooling system In essence, coolant is antifreeze with added water, making it a ready-to-use solution
- 4 Different Types of Coolant and Their Colors (Dont Use the . . .
With so many colors and types of coolant filling auto store aisles, choosing the right one for your vehicle can seem overwhelming But each variety serves a purpose for different engines and climates We’ll decode coolant labels so you can pick the perfect antifreeze coolant to keep your engine at optimum temperature no matter the weather
- Coolant Type - Find the Right Coolant Type for Your Car
Coolant (or antifreeze) is used in the engine to stop the water used to transfer heat to the radiator freezing due to low temperatures Coolant also works in the opposite direction, by preventing damage from the water being too hot if the engine is overheating
- How to check your engine coolant and top it up - The AA
On this page, we’ll explain how you can check your engine coolant, how to know what type of coolant your car needs, why cars sometimes overheat and what you should do about it, as well as what the low coolant warning light looks like
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