Car batteries, Replacement and repairs

What is engine coolant?

Vehicle coolant regulates and keeps the temperature of your vehicle engine at a safe level. As the combustion process takes place in the car engine, a cast amount of heat is produced. The coolant carries this heat away to prevent the engine overheating and failing. The role of the coolant is vital for the car maintenance. Coolant is a mixture of antifreeze and water which also stops the engine from freezing in extreme weather conditions.

The coolant needs to be applied in line with the manufacturer’s guidelines to ensure that it is as effective as it can be. Modern day coolants do a lot more as they also help in the prevention of scale build up and corrosion of the vehicle engine. They also assist in the heat transfer from the hot engine to the coolant.