What is the Difference Between Water and Antifreeze?

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Water and antifreeze differ in their properties: water lacks antifreeze and high-temperature resistance characteristics, whereas antifreeze possesses both. The full name of antifreeze is antifreeze coolant, meaning it is a coolant with antifreeze properties. It prevents the coolant from freezing in cold winter conditions, which could otherwise cause the radiator to crack or damage the engine cylinder block or head. Many car owners believe antifreeze is only used in winter, but in fact, it should be used year-round. Antifreeze is a type of 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 throughout the year.