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Mixing Different Coolants: What You Need to Know

Why You Should Avoid Mixing Different Coolants If you do a search on the topic of mixing different types of coolants you’ll see that some people say that it’s not big deal because the base chemical in all coolants is the same; polyethylene glycol. That was never in dispute. It’s the additive packages that are different and mixing different additive packages together can cause gelling and even accelerate corrosion. Here are some facts I’ve found that support the idea that you should never mix different types of coolants. 1) Some … Read More