Posts Tagged: coolant additives

Understanding Engine Coolant And Its Additives

Why using the recommended coolant is critical to engine life In an ideal world, a single blend of engine coolant additives would work seamlessly in all engines. Unfortunately, we don’t live in such a world. A coolant additive blend that works perfectly in one engine might cause issues in another. Here’s why: The reason is the materials used in engines, radiators, heater cores, heater tubing, thermostats, and plastic components. Some engines have a cast iron block, while others feature an aluminum block. Most modern radiators might contain plastic components. Additionally, … Read More