Frequently asked questions about coolant

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Frequently asked questions about coolant

Do colourless coolants exist? #_128 path, #_128 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_128 { }

What is the difference between the coloured ones and the colourless? #_129 path, #_129 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_129 { }

Do universal coolants exist? #_130 path, #_130 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_130 { }

Can coolants of different colours be blended? #_131 path, #_131 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_131 { }

What does purple coolant mean? Is it organic? #_132 path, #_132 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_132 { }

Does the colour of the coolants match the type of foundation, or is it just a marketing ploy? #_133 path, #_133 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_133 { }

Does the colour depend on the concentration of ethyl glycol as a main component? #_134 path, #_134 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_134 { }

Does the colour signify a different quality or element of the product? #_135 path, #_135 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_135 { }

Does the red coolant have a higher temperature range and less deterioration? Does every type of engine work well with red coolant? #_136 path, #_136 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_136 { }

Does the red coolant include only pure ethylene glycol and no added water? #_137 path, #_137 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_137 { }

Are the various colours beneficial for figuring out what temperature they can withstand before freezing? #_138 path, #_138 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_138 { }

Do the heavy weight tractors mostly use pink coolant? #_139 path, #_139 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_139 { }

Do the blue coolants contain polyethylene glycol, while the red ones – nonethylene? What is the difference? #_140 path, #_140 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_140 { }

What will happen if we mix red and green coolants? #_141 path, #_141 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_141 { }

What will happen if we replace the red coolant with green one and vice versa? #_142 path, #_142 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_142 { }

Is the yellow coolant stronger than blue or green? #_143 path, #_143 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_143 { }

Are red and purple coolants fully compatible and can I mix them? #_144 path, #_144 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_144 { }

Will the radiator be damaged if we mix two different coolants? #_145 path, #_145 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_145 { }

Are there long and short life coolants? #_146 path, #_146 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_146 { }

Can long and short life coolants be mixed? #_147 path, #_147 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_147 { }

Do biodegradable coolants exist? #_148 path, #_148 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_148 { }

Is there a specific colour for biodegradable coolants? #_149 path, #_149 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_149 { }

What is the difference between coolants: ready to be used or to be mixed with water before usage? #_150 path, #_150 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_150 { }

Can I mix water with the coolant and if yes, should it be distilled, tap, demineralized water? #_151 path, #_151 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_151 { }

Is it true that tap water could cause limestone in the cooling system, with long-term risk of limestone forming, resulting in blockage of water temperature sensor bulb, thermostat? #_152 path, #_152 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_152 { }

Is it true that pure normal tap water at 100 degrees bubbles with a risk of some hose blowing and burning the head gasket? Can the fan at 90 degrees be at top speed and protect the cooling system from overheating? #_153 path, #_153 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_153 { }

Are there specific coolants for: cars, tractors, racing cars, motorcycles, buses? #_154 path, #_154 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_154 { }

Are there coolants for electric or hybrid vehicles? #_155 path, #_155 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_155 { }

Are there coolants for different euro emission - euro-4, euro-5, or euro-6? #_156 path, #_156 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_156 { }

Does the same coolant provide protection in both the winter and the summer? #_157 path, #_157 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_157 { }

Which coolants are with anticorrosion protection covering from overheating 125° Celsius to freezing 39° Celsius? #_158 path, #_158 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_158 { }

Which coolants are organic, and which are mineral? Does this depend on the colour? #_159 path, #_159 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_159 { }

Are the red, pink, and yellow coolants organic and the rest - inorganic? #_160 path, #_160 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_160 { }

If the characteristics of the two coolants are the same, then can they be of different colours? #_161 path, #_161 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_161 { }

Which coolant should be used for copper engine? #_162 path, #_162 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_162 { }

What type of coolant should I use if my engine has an aluminium head and a cast iron monoblock? #_163 path, #_163 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_163 { }

What type of coolant should be used if we have water pumps and steel processing caps? #_164 path, #_164 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_164 { }

What will happen if a coolant leak occurs? #_165 path, #_165 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_165 { }

What is P-OAT coolant and in which case we should use it? #_166 path, #_166 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_166 { }

Does the expiration date apply to the coolants? #_167 path, #_167 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_167 { }

How will using an outdated coolant affect things? #_168 path, #_168 polygon { fill: currentColor; } #_168 { }

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