When you’re living in South Texas, hot weather is the norm. And if you’re driving in South Texas, you know very well that a lack of coolant is a cause for concern. There couldn’t be a worse time than summer to suddenly rule out of coolant. Coolant is to air conditioning as oil is to engines. Without it, it simply won’t work! This is why it’s so important to familiarize yourself with coolant and its capabilities. You never want to be caught in the dead of summer with a bum air conditioner on your hands!
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Let’s Talk Coolant!
Contrary to popular belief, coolant and antifreeze aren’t exactly the same thing.
Coolant controls the temperatures of the fluids in your vehicle and several engine parts throughout all weather conditions. How does it do this? Simple. Coolant is a fluid combined with additives. These additives make sure that the liquid maintains a very low temperatures of below 0°C. They also ensure the liquid doesn’t evaporate when exposed to high temperatures above 100°.
In addition, coolant also carries anti-corrosive properties. This ability protects any metallic surfaces that can be found on a variety of engine parts. Furthermore, coolant helps in keeping the vehicle’s passenger compartment all warm and cozy!
Antifreeze is a bit different. It serves virtually the same purpose, but it’s far more resistant to cold temperatures. It’s often recommended for vehicles driven under extreme weather conditions for this reason.
Just like the oil in your car, coolant needs to be changed, too. And just like the oil, this can only be determined the model of your vehicle.
Stay tuned for more information about coolants, wipers, and other car maintenance tips. To view our latest selection of new and used models, visit your local Ed Payne RGV car dealership. We’ve got a wide selection of vehicles from brands like Ford, Chevy, GMC, Fiat and more. Speak to one of our trained sales professionals to find out how you can drive away in your dream car today!
