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"Engine coolant" can mean water or anti-freeze, whichever circulates through the engine to draw heat from the block, through the radiator where it is cooled by the fan and then recirculated. Anti-freeze (ethylene glycol, which is sweet-tasting and often fatally ingested by pets and children) is preferred over water because it doesn't promote rust and is a more effective coolant. There are numerous types of coolant/antifreeze on the market and NO they are not all the same. Though many contain ethylene or proplyene glycol the corrosion and rust inhibitors vary greatly from type to type. For example Dexcool (orange) is an HOAT coolant and should not be used in Ford motor vehicles. You should follow the manufacturers instructions and use the correct coolant. No matter what some companies say i.e. prestone, there is no such thing as "any make, any model, any color" coolant.
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Is antifreeze the same as engine coolant?
Yes , the two are one in the same .
What is the synonym for antifreeze?
engine coolant
Does a 2009 Honda accord antifreeze or coolant?
Antifreeze and coolant are the same thing.
Is there a difference between coolant and antifreeze?
In general, a coolant is any liquid that will keep your car from overheating. While, antifreeze is a liquid coolant that is formulated to withstand sub freezing temperatures without freezing to a solid state.same thing but different name,but i guess coolant is to keep your engine cool and the antifreeze also does the same plus it keeps your engine safe from frezing as well.
Why need antifreeze coolant in cars engine?
This is used to keep the motor from overheating and from freezing. Thus the name "antifreeze" and "coolant".
How does coolant work?
Engine coolant is what I'm assuming you are talking about. Engine coolant is a mix of water and etholyn glycol (antifreeze). It pulls heat away from your engine block that builds up from the friction of moving parts. The coolant mix allows the coolant to get cold to a point and not freeze because of the etholyn glycol. It is also not good to put straight antifreeze into your engine because antifreeze does not have as much cooling potential as water antifreeze mix. Also if you have just antifreeze in your engine the antifreeze will boil at a much lower temperature than a mix of aproxamalty 50/50.
What is the better coolant for a car engine antifreeze or water?
Always use antifreeze. Water does not have any water pump lubricants or anti corrosion properties, antifreeze coolant does.
What is the purpose of engine coolant?
Antifreeze, or engine coolant, is a liquid used to transport heat away from an engine. Antifreeze is mixed with water to lower the freezing point of the liquid to protect components in cold temperatures.
Is it possible to buy pre mixed coolant for a car?
( YES ) you can buy premixed engine coolant ( antifreeze mixed with water ) or concentrated antifreeze
Why is antifreeze required to be added to an engines coolant?
Antifreeze helps the engine run cooler in the hot months and prevents the coolant from freezing in cold weather.
What is the purpose of coolant?
Antifreeze, or engine coolant, is a liquid used to transport heat away from an engine. Antifreeze is mixed with water to lower the freezing point of the liquid to protect components in cold temperatures.
Is coolant and antifreeze the same?
In automotive terms, yes.
