Selling Services: Cooling System Colors Fresno CA
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Selling Services: Cooling System Colors
All types of antifreeze contain corrosion-inhibiting chemicals to protect bare metal surfaces from electrolytic attack. Though automakers disagree on which chemical additives work best in their vehicles, essentially any kind of antifreeze will work in any vehicle. But how well will it protect the cooling system? And for how long? And will it void the OEM warranty? These are important questions that need to be answered. There are essentially three basic types of antifreeze corrosion additives for passenger cars and light trucks: "IAT" (Inorganic Acid Technology) is the traditional "green" formula antifreeze. This is the stuff General Motors used until 1996, Chrysler used until 2001, and Ford used until 2002 in its trucks and 2003 in its passenger cars. The green additive package contains phosphate and silicates, and provides good protection for cast iron and aluminum engine parts, as well as copper/brass radiators in older vehicles and aluminum radiators in newer vehicles. The corrosion-fighting chemicals are fast-acting, but wear out after two to three years or 36,000 miles of average use, so green coolant needs to be changed periodically to minimize the risk of corrosion damage. "OAT" (Organic Acid Technology) is usually dyed orange to distinguish it from other types of antifreeze. In 1996, GM began using a new extended-life antifreeze, called "Dex-Cool." The coolant contains a totally different kind of additive package called Organic Acid Technology (OAT). The OAT c... |
