Though coolant and antifreeze are often used interchangeably, they aren’t the same. Here are the differences car owners should be aware of.

But, even in Australia, the use of coolant/antifreeze to protect against freezing is vital. See, wind chill can accelerate the ‘heat loss’ of your car engine’s cooling system.

Thus, antifreeze is an element of coolant, with it typically comprising around 50% of the mixture . Coolant meant for lower-temperature climates tends to include higher percentages of antifreeze.

Simply put, a water pump circulates a mixture of antifreeze and water between your car’s engine and radiator. The coolant mixture heats up as it circulates through the engine. The water pump ...

For example, Honda sells its Type 2 Antifreeze/Coolant in all its dealers. Plenty of others like BMW and Volkswagen do the same thing. Not every manufacturer does this though.

For example, Hyundai says the coolant in the engine (what many refer to as “antifreeze”) in most of its models should be replaced after the first 60,000 miles, then every 30,000 miles after that.

This antifreeze coolant is proven at temperatures of -34 degrees fahrenheit and is appropriate for use in almost all vehicle makes and models. While not of the organic additive HOAT variety, ...

Coolant is a 50/50 combination of water and antifreeze. Like motor oil, coolant flows through internal combustion engines to absorb and remove heat, prevent corrosion, and help the motor function ...

If the coolant you pull out of the radiator or expansion tank looks muddy, that’s a sign that your vehicle’s cooling system needs to be flushed out and filled with fresh, high-quality antifreeze.

In cold weather, antifreeze prevents the engine coolant from freezing (duh!) which can result in catastrophic damage like a cracked engine block. Finally, ...

Antifreeze or coolant should never be poured onto the ground, into the trash, or down a drain.Not only could it seep through the soil and into groundwater, potentially polluting water sources, it ...