Is Coolant the Same as Antifreeze?
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Coolant and antifreeze are not the same. Below are the specific differences between automotive coolant and antifreeze: 1. Coolant refers to the liquid that can lower the engine's temperature; antifreeze, whose full name is antifreeze coolant, can prevent the coolant from freezing and cracking the radiator or damaging the engine cylinder block when the vehicle is parked in cold winter. 2. The difference between coolant and antifreeze is that coolant may only have a cooling function, while antifreeze has both cooling and antifreeze functions. For example, coolant can be water or antifreeze. 3. If the coolant is water, it will be affected by cold seasons. Antifreeze is a coolant with antifreeze properties and can be used all year round. 4. Coolant is composed of ethylene glycol, dye, pure water, and coolant additives.