Propylene glycol used to be in vehicle antifreeze.
Yes 50/50 antifreeze is the most recommend antifreeze from most vehicle manufacturers.
Yes, engine coolant and antifreeze generally refer to the same fluid used in a vehicle's cooling system. Antifreeze is the concentrated form, while coolant is a diluted mixture of antifreeze and water. Both are used to regulate engine temperature and prevent freezing in cold conditions. Always check your vehicle's manual for specific recommendations on using and mixing these substances.
Yes , the Owner Guide will show the antifreeze specifications for the vehicle
Antifreeze is used to heat the cab of your vehicle. When you turn on your heat in your cab, it opens up a valve that allows the hot antifreeze to flow from the radiator into the heater core. If there is a leak in the rubber tubes that flow into the heater core, or if the heatercore is damaged, you will smell the antifreeze in the cab of the vehicle. You may need new hoses to the heater core and/or a new heater core.
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No. Antifreeze should not mix with engine oil in any vehicle.
NO! Take it to a mechanic immediately. Call AAA at once, if you are a member. Oil is not antifreeze and antifreeze is not oil!
Yes, if your vehicle is low on antifreeze, there may not be enough to fill the heater core, and you wont get any heat. When the heat stops working in your car, antifreeze/coolant should be the first thing you check.
A 2001 Jeep Wrangler uses orange extended-life antifreeze. This allows the vehicle to be driven up to 150,000 miles before changing the coolant.
An antifreeze hydrometer is used to measure the specific gravity of antifreeze solutions, helping to determine the concentration of antifreeze in a mixture. By immersing the hydrometer in the solution, the level at which it floats indicates the freezing point of the liquid, allowing users to assess whether the antifreeze will protect against low temperatures. This tool is essential for maintaining optimal engine performance and preventing freezing in cold weather. Proper readings ensure that the antifreeze mixture is effective for the conditions the vehicle will face.
any vehicle that is water cooled and has a radiator needs antifreeze.