Is windshield washer fluid the same as antifreeze?
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Windshield washer fluid is not antifreeze. Simply put, antifreeze is used for engine cooling, while windshield washer fluid is for cleaning the windshield. The full name of antifreeze should be antifreeze coolant, meaning it is a coolant with antifreeze properties. Antifreeze prevents the coolant from freezing and cracking the radiator or damaging the engine cylinder block or head when the vehicle is parked in cold winter conditions. Windshield washer fluid is commonly known as the cleaning solution for car windshields. Functions of antifreeze: Antifreeze is a coolant containing special additives, mainly used in liquid-cooled engine cooling systems. It has excellent properties such as preventing freezing in winter, boiling in summer, and resisting scale and corrosion throughout the year. Can different antifreeze brands be mixed? It is necessary to use the same brand of antifreeze. Different brands of antifreeze may have varying production formulas, and mixing them could lead to chemical reactions between the additives, rendering them ineffective. How to choose antifreeze: The basic indicators of antifreeze are its freezing point and boiling point. On the market, antifreeze comes in specifications with freezing points of -15°C, -25°C, -30°C, -40°C, etc. Generally, it is advisable to choose one that is at least 10°C lower than the lowest temperature in your region.
