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Dangers of mixing different coolants

Dangers of mixing different coolants Why you should never mix different types of coolants. Carmakers know the types of metals used in their cooling system along with the different types of plastics, rubber and gasketing materials. The coolant they choose must be compatible with all those materials. But not all coolant types are compatible with all types of metals, plastics, rubber and gasketing materials. In fact, if the wrong coolant is added to an engine, the additives can actually accelerate corrosion and damage the plastic, rubber and gasketing materials. Mixing … Read More


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