Importance of Coolant for your Car

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IMPORTANCE OF COOLANT FOR YOUR CAR
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A coolant is a substance, that is used to reduce
or regulate the temperature of a system and is
primarily used for regulating the heat in the
engine.
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Car engines need a way to cool down, else they
will continue to heat up until the working metal
components inside begin to melt, fuse together
and the engine will seize.
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Engine coolant is known by many names, like
radiator fluid, radiator coolant, or antifreeze
and is one of the most crucial fluids for any
car, and is a combination of antifreeze water.
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Here are the details about the functioning of the
coolant and ways to check it.
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Working mechanism
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The coolant absorbs the heat dissipated by the
engine, and becomes hot itself and then the heat
is transferred to the radiator located at the
front of the car.
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There are veins inside the radiator which contain
this hot coolant and as the car moves, this hot
coolant comes in the contact of the outside air
which cools it down.
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Moreover, airflow through the veins is
maintained by a fan, if the vehicle becomes hot
due to being stationary for long periods.
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The coolant mixture moves through the engine by
means of a water pump and when the water
circulates through the engine, it absorbs the
excess heat energy carries it to the radiator.
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After this, through a process of heat exchange,
the heat is dispelled, the water is cooled and
sent circulating through the system again.
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The radiator is positioned in such a way that it
receives a constant flow of outside air to help
cool the water.
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Steps to check the coolant
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Checking the engine coolant every couple of
weeks can help you to identify any potential
problem before it occurs.
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The coolant is stored in the expansion tank and
it is essential to correctly identify the tank
and you must refer to the handbook to locate the
coolant filter cap.
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The coolant should be between the minimum
maximum marks on the side of the expansion tank.
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The hoses located in the engine give an idea
about possible issues that may arise in the
future and if they are wet or there is a white
stain on them, it indicates an issue that may
occur in the future.
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If there is a need to change the coolant, then
wait for the engine to cool down before removing
the coolant cap.
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The antifreeze which is recommended by the
original vehicle manufacturer should be used, as
different types of a mixture of antifreeze do not
work well.
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If you notice a drop in the coolant level, then
immediately consult a professional, as it is not
normal for the coolant level to drop on its own,
and there might be a leak somewhere.
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Conclusion
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If you are driving in a hot climate or go for
long distance driving, then you must change the
coolant once a year.
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Thus, it is clear that for the proper functioning
of the engine, coolant plays a vital role and it
is very important for your car to operate safely
effectively.
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