Are Car Refrigerant and Antifreeze the Same?

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ErinRose
07/30/25 1:44am
Not exactly the same. Antifreeze is not completely equivalent to coolant. Coolant is equal to water plus antifreeze. Antifreeze includes coolant, but coolant does not include antifreeze. High-quality coolant can extend the replacement interval. The differences between coolant and antifreeze are as follows: 1. Different applicable seasons: Coolant can be either water or antifreeze, while antifreeze is suitable for all four seasons. Coolant refers to the liquid that can cool down the engine, which can be either water or antifreeze. Water is limited by seasons; antifreeze is suitable for all four seasons, with high quality and guaranteed performance. 2. Different applicable regions: Coolant is suitable for the southern regions, while antifreeze is suitable for the northern regions.
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