Aug 24, 2010 · How often should I change the antifreeze in my car? A. It depends on the age of your vehicle, the type of coolant (antifreeze) in the cooling system and how many miles a year you drive. …

May 23, 2018 · Long-life antifreeze is not forever antifreeze. Most of today’s factory-fill coolants have OAT (Organic Acid Technology) or HOAT (Hybrid Organic Acid Technology) corrosion inhibitors with …

Dec 1, 2005 · One very important point to keep in mind here is universal coolants and extended life coolants are not lifetime coolants. The corrosion inhibitors in all types of coolant eventually wear out …

May 20, 2009 · Probably the biggest reason is there are corrosion-inhibiting additives in antifreeze that protect the cooling system against rust and electrolysis. Those additives get eaten up over time, …

Nov 29, 2017 · Three things that often confuse consumers about antifreeze are colors (the color of the antifreeze), the concentration (the strength or percentage of antifreeze in the coolant mixture) and …

Jul 10, 2019 · Don't waste money on water-pump lubrication additives. Modern pumps are self-lubricating. Invest in quality pumps for reliability.

Nov 20, 2024 · This video covers how turbochargers work, the critical role of oil and coolant lines, and why these components often need replacement.

Jun 1, 2003 · Motorists used to be fairly religious about changing their antifreeze every couple of years. But with todays long-life coolants, the need for maintenance has been played down. One-hundred …

Jun 1, 2006 · A 50/50 mixture of water and ethylene glycol antifreeze (any type) will protect against freezing down to -34 degrees F and boilover up to 263 degrees F with a 14 psi radiator cap. Never …

Apr 18, 2018 · The key is to choose the right product for the application, and to follow the instructions on the product to the letter. Coolant sealer also can be recommended as a preventive to customers who …