The cooling system is extremely important to the performance of the engine and relies on antifreeze fluid for proper operation. In this post, Marlo Enterprises breaks down all about this additive and how your vehicle can benefit from it.

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An Extra Aid for the Lubricant

Antifreeze fluid keeps the lubricating properties of the engine oil in place despite of the overheating of the liquid. Remember that extreme temperatures can break down the mineral or chemical compositions in motor oils, depending on whether they are mono-grade or synthetic. The cooling system of a car uses the antifreeze fluid to level up the engine's temperature by circulating it to absorb the heat. Then, it travels to the radiator where it will cool down again, to restart the process over and over.

What Makes it Work?

This fluid is a mixture of water and some chemicals that modify the boiling point and/or the freezing point of the liquid. Amidst high temperatures, the additive will remain liquified and in low temperatures, it won't become a large block of ice. These properties allow the coolant to keep circulating and to cool the block.

Why the Need to Drain the Antifreeze Fluid?

When in contact with some foreign elements, the chemical components of the antifreeze liquid generate reactions that resemble those of oxidation. These sediments begin to form settlements inside, and outside, the cooling system ducts to block the passage of the coolant within the system and corrode it from the outside. Draining and cleaning the car's cooling system is the way to prevent these formations from blocking flow and ultimately,  prevent this side effect. During the warmest seasons, chemicals and alcohols react more quickly thanks to humidity and heat, this accelerates the corrosion process, and when an antifreeze liquid has been exposed to high temperatures for long periods, it begins to lose the strength of the added elements.

The Importance of Draining The Antifreeze Fluid

The chemical structure of the antifreeze fluid doesn't allow the liquid to evaporate and keep it circulating within the cooling system. If traces of formations are to be found from the use of an old antifreeze, the new antifreeze will prevent them from multiplying or re-forming. It protects and lubricates the water pump, as well as the seals and rubber elements of the system. Draining it not only guarantees that the fluid replacement intervals are extended, but it also preserves the life of the entire system. Make sure that the cleaning process of the cooling system is carried out properly and to ensure its correct maintenance.

The Same Applies If You Have Truck

Checking the truck's antifreeze should be a frequent task that has to be done every time you hit the road. This task is as essential as drinking water if you are a truck driver and it can bring terrible consequences if you don't do it often.

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Why Check the Antifreeze Level before Hitting the Road?

While it's true that in the event of a low level of antifreeze fluid, or if the reservoir is completely drained, the lubricating oil can also control the temperature. Still, you shouldn't rely solely on that option unless you truly need to; when the engine is stressed, its temperature increases, and it's more difficult to reduce it due to the higher density of engine oil.

Checking the Antifreeze Level

To check the level you must first locate the antifreeze reservoir. You'll notice, especially in the most up-to-date engines, that there is a line that indicates "MAX" and another "MIN" that refer to the maximum and minimum level of this receptacle. When the antifreeze is between those two levels, you can assume that everything is fine. However, as you approach the minimum level, you should think about filling in or changing the fluid completely.

Fluids Bring Life to The Engine and Keep You Safe and Ready to Go

Even if it's a bore, take a few minutes to check that everything is working as expected to ensure your safety and to be able to carry out the necessary tasks to detect any lack in the levels. This will undoubtedly save you a lot of hassle and costly repairs later on.

Antifreeze fluids and synthetic oil change in Newark is the best combo for your vehicle's maintenance!

Extend the life of your engine with the help of AMSOIL's Heavy-Duty Antifreeze ; Coolant. Try the benefits of a synthetic oil change and place orders for AMSOIL products. Call (315) 331-4642 and the experts at Marlo Enterprises will be happy to answer your questions!