Antifreeze, an essential preservative for vehicles in the winter months can be used in any season, contrary to popular belief.
Are you familiar with antifreeze, the most important winter protector?
According to a news article on the website a prominent motor oil company antifreeze, which is an important preservative for cars during winter, can be used in all seasons. Antifreeze is safe for all seasons. The additives in it prevent corrosion and abrasion and it can also be used to protect metals and alloys.
Be aware of freezing point
It is incorrect to think that antifreeze will provide more protection if it is used more often. Mixing pure antifreeze with water results in a freezing point of just -12 degrees. The freezing point drops to -65° when it is mixed with water. The freezing point drops to a certain degree as the antifreeze content in the antifreeze+water mixture increases. However, it then rises back up again. Mix it with enough water. If the water content is greater than 70%, freezing can occur below 30% and there is a risk of overheating.
For maximum protection against the harsh climatic conditions in Turkey, it is recommended that you use 33 percent to 50 percent antifreeze. Mixing with hard water should be avoided. Hard water can reduce the effectiveness of antifreeze’s protective additives. It is advised to use softened or distilled water over tap water.
It is wrong information to say that antifreeze can be added or replaced after being measured with a boomometer. The device’s boomometer only measures the amount of ethylene in the mixture. It doesn’t give information about the composition of any preservatives. It is therefore unable to measure the antifreeze’s ability to protect the cooling system.
Different antifreezes are available
Antifreeze should only be changed once per year. Listening to the vehicle manufacturer’s advice is the best way to go. It is a common misconception that all antifreezes are equal. There are a lot of quality differences between antifreeze products. OAT (organic Acid Technology) antifreezes are more durable and can provide greater protection against wear because of the chemical properties in the additives. Antifreezes for general use are typically replaced once per year without top-up. Advanced antifreezes have a longer shelf life and can be used up until 3 years.
