Are Coolant and Antifreeze the Same Thing?

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Coolant and antifreeze are the same with no difference. The full name of antifreeze is antifreeze coolant. Here are the related introductions: 1. May cause cylinder block cracking: Prevents freezing when the vehicle is not started, because antifreeze is in the cylinder block. When liquid turns into solid, its volume expands, which can crack the cylinder block. 2. Effects of deteriorated antifreeze: Cools the engine after the vehicle starts to prevent engine overheating and damage. Long-term failure to replace antifreeze will lead to changes in its quality, reducing its internal anti-rust properties, and damaging the radiator and pipes. It will also affect the boiling and freezing point parameters, impacting the antifreeze or cooling effect, and causing harm to the engine. Do not wait until the antifreeze turns black to replace it. Black antifreeze indicates severe deterioration.