Choosing a good antifreeze or coolant is one of the vitally important aspects for our vehicle to function properly, as well as to keep the health of our car in check in the long term.
This fluid is a combination of chemical products that flows through the various ducts of the vehicle in order to dissipate heat from those areas that can reach high temperatures (mainly the engine), thus maintaining an ideal temperature.
Choosing the best antifreeze for your car depends on several factors
It also protects the engine from freezing, corrosion, cavitation and foaming.
If you are thinking about changing the antifreeze in your car, we advise you to take into account a series of issues first. In the following article We will teach you how to determine which is the best antifreeze for your car:
Types of Antifreeze
We can classify the different types of antifreeze or coolant liquids based on their composition, differentiating three categories:
Organic antifreeze
Made from ethylene glycol and distilled or demineralized water. It is one of the most common fluids for use in vehicles as it has a series of advantages that make it the ideal fluid:
- is more durable.
- It is biodegradable.
- generates less solid deposits.
- It has low electrical conductivity.
It has a higher boiling point, which prevents overheating and minimizes the formation of metal oxides.
inorganic antifreeze
It contains products such as silicates that degrade over time, which can cause breakdowns in the cooling system.
Furthermore, It has a low percentage of corrosion inhibitors and other additives, which reduces its durability.
hybrid antifreeze
It is composed of ethylene glycol, glycerin, antifoam and antiscale additives and a neutralizing reserve that protects the cooling circuit. It can also incorporate silicates to protect aluminum surfaces.
It is very important that you remember that Never, under any circumstances, should an organic antifreeze be mixed with an inorganic one..
This fusion can react causing large amounts of foam and bubble formation, seriously damaging the engine materials and its ducts.
Does color matter or not?
The colors of antifreeze They do not normally determine the characteristics of the same. Basically, coolant and antifreeze are colorless, so manufacturers add colorants to identify them.
But beware, Not all brands use the same range of colours and they do so precisely to differentiate themselves from the competition..
Habitually, They are usually green, orange, yellow, blue and even pink.To make sure you are not making a mistake, consult your vehicle's maintenance book and the manufacturer's recommendations on the product label.
How often should I change the antifreeze?
- It is advisable that check the fluid level in the glass located under the hood at least once a monthIf you need to open the cap, always remember to do so when the engine is cold to avoid possible splashes that could burn your skin.
- It is important that change the coolant on average every two years or every 40.000 kilometers. However, it all depends on the type of antifreeze you use, as not all of them have the same compounds, which means they have different deterioration times. If it is an organic antifreeze, as it lacks silicates (which tend to degrade over time), the working time could last up to 80.000 km or 5 years.
How do you change coolant?
You must keep in mind that it is very important to completely empty the circuit to eliminate any traces of the old liquid.
Under no circumstances should several types of fluid be mixed. since the additives in the compounds could react and precipitate the destruction of the engine from the inside.
If you have any doubts about which antifreeze is correct for your car, consult the vehicle's owner's manual and compare it with the information on the liquid container.
Requirements for a good car antifreeze
There are a number of aspects that you should take into account to know if the coolant is good for the maintenance of your car:
- High boiling point.
- Low freezing temperature.
- Good heat capacity.
- Anti-corrosion and anti-fouling properties.
- Low viscosity and anti-foaming conditions.
Comercial Peach SL has in its extensive product catalogue two organic antifreezes ideal for the proper functioning and maintenance of the vehicle.
This is the ANTI PRW GREEN – 18ºC (SKU:1235) and the ANTI PRW PINK – 18ºC (1157). Both liquids They manage to lower the freezing point during the winter and in summer there is no overheating, thus maintaining the ideal temperature.
Both products incorporate among their metal corrosion inhibitor components, Highly effective antifouling agents and long lasting, as well as foam controllers that prevent overpressure and help keep your car's cooling circuit in optimal condition.
These two antifreezes They also reduce cavitation erosion which can affect the cylinder liners and the water pump and also provides excellent heat transfer.
Its composition is Free of nitrites and phosphates and is capable of withstanding temperatures of 18ºC below zero. The boiling point of these antifreezes in the pressurized circuit is reached at 132ºC.
The ANTI PRW GREEN – 18ºC and the ANTI PRW PINK – 18ºC are specifically designed for Protect your vehicle from possible cracks in the block and cylinders from water, which can be produced by the freezing of water.
They also provide maximum Protection of all metals that make up the cooling circuit of your vehicle.
These products can be used directly pure, completing the circuit with distilled or demineralized water and are available in bulk (from 1 to 1000 liters) and in aerosol sprays (250ml, 400ml and 550ml).