What is the Difference Between Car Coolant and Antifreeze?

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SanElliana
07/30/25 2:15am
Car coolant and antifreeze differ in the following aspects: 1. Antifreeze is suitable for all seasons. Both the water reservoir and radiator in a car can be filled with antifreeze to regulate temperature differences. 2. Coolant contains water and antifreeze. Water is a commonly used cooling substance, but its effectiveness is inferior to antifreeze. Typically, water and antifreeze are mixed together when added. 3. Due to significant temperature variations between northern and southern regions, their usage processes also differ greatly. Coolant works best in southern areas, while its use in northern regions is problematic as frozen scale deposits can affect driving performance.
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