What is Antifreeze?
Antifreeze is a radiator fluid additive that prevents the
coolant from freezing. It is made from ethylene glycol or propylene glycol, and
it lowers the coolant’s freezing point to keep it from becoming ice.
The purpose of an engine cooling system is to remove
excess heat produced by engine operation and control metal temperatures within
safe limits. High-speed driving with today’s engines can produce enough heat
energy.
Liquid cooled internal combustion engines require a
circulating coolant to remove excess heat. While water is an effective heat
transfer fluid, it has serious shortcomings as an engine coolant. It freezes at
too low a temperature and causes corrosion of cooling system metals.
How Does Coolant Work?
Coolant Works by circulating through the engine and
absorbing heat. The heat is then transferred to the radiator, where it’s
dissipated.
Engine coolant is used in conjunction with a liquid
cooling system, made up of
• Coolant
pump which circulates the coolant throughout the system
• The
radiator assembly conducts heat away from the coolant
• Radiator
hoses connecting all the parts of the cooling system
• Thermostat
controlling the coolant temperature.
The coolant inside the cooling system improvises the cooling
efficiency. When the engine is running, the coolant continuously circulates
through the engine and returns through the radiator. Coolant is pumped through
small channels in the engine block and absorbs the excess heat to control the
engine temperature. When antifreeze liquid is diluted with water, it also helps
lubricate the engine’s internal components.
Engine coolant antifreeze absorbs the heat from the
engine and then disperses it into the air through the radiator. It also
protects the engine from rusting, decreases the freezing temperature, and
increasing the boiling temperature of the fluid that flows around the engine.
What is coolant made of?
A properly formulated engine coolant concentrate is composed
of several essential ingredients, including base fluid, corrosion inhibitors,
foam suppressors, dye, and water. Automotive coolants consist of a mixture of
antifreeze with additive packages and water. These are designed to prevent
corrosion and rusting.
The added inhibitors can be classified as Inorganic Acid
Technology (IAT), Organic Acid Technology (OAT) or Hybrid Organic Acid
Technology (HOAT).
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OAT Coolant - It is based on organic acid technology that is used on VW Vehicles and
some other automakers. OAT is not compatible with other types.
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HOAT Coolant – It is based on Hybrid Organic Acid Technology. It is a popular coolant
used in a majority of new vehicles
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IAT Coolant - It is a crucial sensor, providing data for optimal fuel delivery and
ignition timing adjustments, enhancing engine performance.
Chemtex coolant antifreeze formulations
are equipped with corrosion inhibitors, safeguarding against rust and
corrosion. They also prevent bio-fouling, lubricating moving parts, and provide
protection for critical engine components such as the water pump, head gasket,
cylinder, and pistons.
Chemtex Car Coolant comes in two variants
v
Tropical Car Coolant: This coolant is a fusion of traditional scale and corrosion inhibitors,
delivering superior performance in engine cooling. It is NAP-free and remains
free from precipitation when exposed to hard water.
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Extended Life Coolant: These coolants extend the lifespan and safeguard the
internal combustion engine, reducing the need for frequent radiator coolant
changes.
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