Is the antifreeze added to the radiator?
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Antifreeze is added to the radiator. The full name of antifreeze should be antifreeze coolant, which means coolant with antifreeze function. Antifreeze can prevent the coolant from freezing and cracking the radiator or freezing the engine cylinder block or head when the car is parked in cold winter. The role of antifreeze: Antifreeze is a kind of coolant with special additives, mainly used in liquid-cooled engine cooling system. Antifreeze has excellent performance such as antifreeze in winter, anti-boiling in summer, anti-scale and anti-corrosion all year round. Composition of antifreeze: The main components of antifreeze are: 50% pure water, 40% methanol and 10% other substances. Types of antifreeze: Antifreeze is generally divided into three types: ethanol-water type, glycerol-water type and ethylene glycol-water type. Can antifreeze be mixed: The same brand of antifreeze must be used. Different brands of antifreeze have different production formulas. If mixed, chemical reactions are likely to occur between various additives, causing the additives to fail.
Yes, the coolant is what you pour into the radiator. I've had a car for over seven years and check this stuff every seasonal change. The radiator is actually the cooling device in front of the engine - just pop the hood and you'll see a plastic container with a pressure cap. When adding coolant, wait until the engine is completely cool, then unscrew the cap and pour it directly in up to the marked level. This stuff isn't just for winter - in summer it prevents boiling and corrosion. If you pour it into the wrong place like the windshield washer reservoir, you're in big trouble. Remember to check the fluid level regularly, as mixing different colors can cause sediment buildup that clogs the pipes.
