Difference between revisions of "Auto Coolant Discussion"
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''"An ideal coolant has high thermal capacity, low viscosity, is low-cost, non-toxic, chemically inert and neither causes nor promotes corrosion of the cooling system."'' | ''"An ideal coolant has high thermal capacity, low viscosity, is low-cost, non-toxic, chemically inert and neither causes nor promotes corrosion of the cooling system."'' | ||
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antifreeze Antifreeze] | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antifreeze Antifreeze] | ||
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| + | ''"There are three main types of coolant that car companies use: | ||
| + | :- Inorganic Additive Technology (IAT), | ||
| + | :- Organic Acid Technology (OAT), and | ||
| + | :- Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT)."'' | ||
| + | [https://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/a91/1272436/ Choosing the Right Coolant for Your Car] | ||
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| + | ''"ZEREX™ G-40® Antifreeze/Coolant provides unsurpassed protection for vehicles requiring genuine G-40 and G 12 ++ fluid. This Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) approved formula ensures you are getting the precise factory-filled original formula for your European vehicle. ZEREX G-40 is a premium grade, long-life coolant that employs nitrite, amine and phosphate-free, Si-organic acid technology (Si-OAT) to protect the cooling system from rust and corrosion. ZEREX G-40 chemistry will not void vehicle manufacturer warranty. Provides protection for 5 years / 150,000 miles in light duty applications and 3 years / 300,000 miles in heavy duty applications."'' | ||
| + | [https://www.valvoline.com/our-products/heavy-duty/zerex-g-40 Valvoline Zerex G-40] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:40, 29 September 2019
"An antifreeze is an additive which lowers the freezing point of a water-based liquid and increases its boiling point." Coolant
"An ideal coolant has high thermal capacity, low viscosity, is low-cost, non-toxic, chemically inert and neither causes nor promotes corrosion of the cooling system." Antifreeze
"There are three main types of coolant that car companies use:
- - Inorganic Additive Technology (IAT),
- - Organic Acid Technology (OAT), and
- - Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT)."
Choosing the Right Coolant for Your Car
"ZEREX™ G-40® Antifreeze/Coolant provides unsurpassed protection for vehicles requiring genuine G-40 and G 12 ++ fluid. This Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) approved formula ensures you are getting the precise factory-filled original formula for your European vehicle. ZEREX G-40 is a premium grade, long-life coolant that employs nitrite, amine and phosphate-free, Si-organic acid technology (Si-OAT) to protect the cooling system from rust and corrosion. ZEREX G-40 chemistry will not void vehicle manufacturer warranty. Provides protection for 5 years / 150,000 miles in light duty applications and 3 years / 300,000 miles in heavy duty applications." Valvoline Zerex G-40