Can antifreeze of different colors be mixed?
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Antifreeze of different colors cannot be mixed, as their chemical properties and compositions may vary. Even if the main ingredients are the same, the secondary components and formulation ratios can differ. Mixing multiple chemical components may trigger reactions, causing the antifreeze to lose its original properties. Antifreeze is a coolant containing special additives, primarily used in liquid-cooled engine cooling systems. It offers excellent performance in preventing freezing in winter, boiling in summer, and resisting scale and corrosion year-round. The chemical composition of antifreeze: over 95% of domestic and international antifreeze products are water-based ethylene glycol solutions. Compared to tap water, ethylene glycol excels in freeze protection, high boiling point, low volatility, moderate viscosity with minimal temperature variation, and excellent thermal stability, making it an ideal coolant.