Antifreeze truth

Do you have enough information about antifreezes, the most important protector of winter months?

Antifreeze, which is an extremely important protector for cars in the winter months, contrary to what is known, can be used not only in winter but also in 4 seasons.

A famous motor oil company according to the news web site, for cars with a protective antifreeze during the winter months is extremely important, not only contrary to the common winter, four seasons can be used. Also as rust and corrosion protection of metals and alloys and additives to prevent freezing in winter, because the ability to use anti-freeze content of the four seasons, the summer heat of inhibition.

Pay attention to freezing point

The idea of "the more antifreeze I use, the more protection I get" is also wrong. Pure antifreeze with a freezing point of -12 degrees, when mixed with water, the freezing point drops to -65 degrees. However, as the antifreeze ratio increases in the antifreeze + water mixture, the freezing point decreases to some degree and then rises again. That's why it's important to mix it with the right amount of water. If the water rate exceeds 70 percent, freezing drops below 30 percent and there is a danger of overheating.

33 percent to 50 percent between the use of antifreeze in Turkey climatic conditions is recommended for maximum protection. Hard water should be avoided while mixing. Because hard water reduces the effect of protective additives in antifreeze. For this reason, it is recommended to use softened and distilled water instead of tap water.

The idea that "adding or changing antifreeze should be decided after measuring with a boomometer" is also a false information in the use of antifreeze. The boomometer device only measures the amount of ethylene glycol in the mixture. It does not give information about the condition of the preservatives in its formula. Therefore, it cannot measure the strength of antifreeze to protect the cooling system.

Antifreezes may be different

The antifreeze replacement must be done once a year. But the best thing about it is to listen to the vehicle manufacturer's advice.

The view that "all antifreezes are identical" is among the wrongly known. Because there is a great quality difference between antifreeze products in the market. The antifreezes produced with OAT (organic acid technology), thanks to the chemical properties of the additives, are both longer lasting and provide better protection against wear. General purpose antifreezes are normally replaced once a year without additions. Advanced antifreezes can be used for up to 3 years because they are longer lasting.

They are in a mistake that some of our friends have fallen, they don't put it in summer, but they put antifreeze in winter. Of course, when you do so, the installation booms from one place, which is an important information, and this time I know two friends who have fallen on our site.