Is there an expiration date for concentrated antifreeze?
This is why concentrated antifreeze doesn’t have an expiration date. So if you keep antifreeze in its original container with a lid on top it will be as good as new after years ready to be put inside your car’s cooling system.
Can you use antifreeze on aluminum after 3 years?
Yes, after few years it became corrosive and “eats” aluminum. No matter what, after 3 years check the antifreeze with specialized stripes for alkalinity. You can find them at automotive parts stores. If bad, flush it out and put brand new fluid.
What happens when you mix antifreeze with water?
Because as soon as the water is added to the concentrated antifreeze it starts to degrade over time and doesn’t stay as stable when mixed with water.
Can a leak in antifreeze not be detected?
Sometimes a leak may not be visible. Even if you have depleted coolant levels with no sign of leakage, you could still have an internal leak that isn’t detectable from the outside of your engine. Detecting a faint, sweet smell of antifreeze with no signs of a leak is also indicative of an internal leak.
Where does the coolant go when antifreeze is low?
When antifreeze levels are low, you can pour coolant into the reservoir without worrying about hot liquid or steam burning you. Antifreeze travels through your vehicle’s radiator and engine in a circular fashion, powered by the water pump. Coolant starts in the radiator before moving into the engine.
Which is the most common type of antifreeze?
The most common types of antifreeze are a combination of water and either ethylene glycol or polyproline glycol. Unless you are a chemist, the chemical makeup of antifreeze may not interest you much. Instead, you need to know the purpose of antifreeze.
What does the chemical formula of antifreeze do?
The chemical formula of antifreeze both lowers its freezing temperature and raises its boiling temperature. As such, when ambient temperatures drop below freezing, antifreeze prevents cold weather from damaging your vehicle’s engine.
What does antifreeze do to a car over time?
The ethylene glycol or polyproline glycol in most antifreeze blends does not degrade over time. Still, antifreeze has anti-corrosion compounds that break down with ordinary usage. These compounds protect the metallic components in your vehicle’s radiator, engine, and other systems from rusting.