A vehicle’s engine generates enough heat to destroy itself, and it is up to the cooling system to keep the engine within a safe operating temperature range. Preventive maintenance, including fluid maintenance, is essential to extending radiator and engine life and keeping them in top working order.
Coolant’s important role
Besides aiding engine-temperature regulation, a quality coolant will also protect against:
- Corrosion that damages metal components.
- Scaling that interferes with heat transfer.
- Cavitation and pitting that damage cylinder liners (heavy-duty applications).
See the January AMSOIL Magazine for more information.
