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Yes it is. It keeps the engine cool in summer and won't freeze in the winter; hence the two different names for the same thing.
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Is Coolant the same thing as Anti-freeze?
coolant/anti-freezeYES, BUT ALL ANTI-FREEZE IS NOT THE SAME YOU NEED TO CHECK YOUR OWNERS MANUAL TO SEE WHICH TYPE YOU NEED. The words are sometimes used interchangeably. However, if you live in an equatorial country, your coolant is more likely to be water. I.E., Engine coolant is any liquid that cools the engine by dissipating the coolant temperature through the engine's radiator.
What is a liquild coolant?
It is called anti freeze.
What kind of coolant do you put in a C280 Merecedes?
water, anti freeze or coolant.
What disadvantages are there if you add the antifreeze to the radiator too early?
You should be running anti-freeze year round as it is a coolant also, hence the name "Anti-freeze/Coolant"
What type of coolant goes into a 1999 Toyota Corolla?
Your 1999 Toyota Corolla can use any SAE certified anti-freeze coolant. The anti-freeze coolant can be mixed half-and-half with water.
Can you use antifreeze as a coolant?
50% anti-freeze, 50% water is normal, this can be elevated to 70% anti-freeze, 30% water. It is not recommended to have a higher anti-freeze ratio than this.
What coolant should be used in a 2000 Taurus?
Standard anti-freeze.
How do you change the coolant on a Chevy Avalanche?
how to drain anti freeze on avalanche
What is the difference between antifreeze and coolant?
Anti-freeze is a coolant that should be mixed 50/50 with water
Will you mess your car up by putting window washer stuff in the engine coolant?
YES! DON'T DO IT. Use the correct anti freeze for your car. foreign and US cars use different types of coolant. Use anti freeze that says it's a 50/50 mix of water and anti freeze, or buy 100% anti freeze and mix it with 50% distilled water.
Gurgle noise in 1995 Jimmy?
Low engine coolant or ineffective coolant. Add or replace anti freeze
What is coolant in cars?
A 50/50 mixture of anti-freeze and distilled water.
