Tech-Info Coolant
Read all information about coolant in this blog article. Our VAICO experts explain symptoms, reasons for failure and consequential damages and give recommendations.
TECH-INFO
Purpose
The main purpose of coolant is to cool the motor. This prevents overheating and keeps the operating temperature constant. Coolant must also fulfill other, much more complex tasks.
Tasks
- Cool the engine by the cooling system
- Protect the cooler, water pumps and cooling channels against corrosion
- Clean and prevent from mineral deposits
Symptoms
- Engine temperature is too high
- Too little coolant in the expansion tank
- Oil film and oil stains in the expansion tank
- Brown coolant in the expansion tank
Reasons for failure
- Coolant level is too low/high
- Wrong coolant
- C hange interval has been exceeded
- Cooling system is leaking
Consequential damages
- Motor damage due to overheating
- Environmental pollution due to the release of coolant
- Clogging of the cooling channels
- Lack of corrosion protection
- Damage to the cylinder head gasket
Recommended by the experts
- Have the level of the expansion tank checked regularly
- Replace the coolant every 2-4 years, in accordance with the manufacturer instructions
- Use a coolant specified by the manufacturer
- Coolant concentrations are between -20 °C and -30 °C
- Do not open the system when engine is warm
Coolant from VAICO
You can find more information at www.vierol-shop.de
- Long coolant service life:
Additives and additional supplements prevent depostis and foaming of the coolant - Optimal protection of the metal components:
Corrosion inhibitors form a strong protective layer on the surface - Free from environmentally harmful substances:
based on ethylene glycol and free of potentially harmful substances such as nitrites, amines, phosphates
VAICO coolant highlights
Antifreeze VA-012+ |
BMW: 81 22 9 407 454/ FORD, JAGUAR MB : 000 989 08 25/ MB 325.20 VW G 011 ABC A1/ TL 774 C MAN 324 NF/ MTU/ OPEL-GM/ Deutz/ MWM
X-Ref: | G 012 A8D A1 | V60-0019 |