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Antifreeze versus coolant: What’s the difference?

Understanding the differences between antifreeze and coolant? Though often used interchangeably, antifreeze and coolant are different. In the most simple terms, Antifreeze is the concentrated version of engine coolant. It must be diluted with distilled water before ti can be installed in a vehicle. Coolant, on the other hand, is pre-diluted and can be poured directly into the reservoir without any dilution. What’s in antifreeze and coolant? The base ingredient is ethylene glycol (95%), which is used because it doesn’t freeze like water. In addition to the ethylene glycol, manufacturers … Read More