What is the pink antifreeze?
This ethylene glycol based antifreeze/coolant uses Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT) to provide extended protection against rust, corrosion and pitting caused by cavitation for all coolant system metals, including aluminum.
Can you add Prestone coolant to other coolant?
Watch a demo. Watch professional mechanic Jonathan Fry mixing Prestone coolant/antifreeze with a pink coolant, to demonstrate how it can be added to any other coolant product: Remember, Prestone Coolant/Antifreeze is guaranteed for all cars and can be mixed with any other colour of coolants.
Why are the different colours of coolant so confusing?
“That’s why it’s so confusing – you can open up the bonnet of a new car and have no idea what the coolant is based on. Similarly, if you buy a second-hand car, the colour of the coolant gives you no idea as to when it needs to be changed. “For example, say you buy a second-hand car and it has pink coolant in it.
What’s the name of the new type of coolant?
Next came Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants, whose chemical make-up offered better protection for cooling systems, and extended the life of the coolant. These ‘Extended Life Coolants’ (ELC), were usually orange in colour and offered a five-year or 100,000-mile change interval.
How long does car coolant last after change?
If you use the product at the change interval you get complete peace of mind, as the coolant will offer protection for 10 years or 150,000 miles, which is likely to be the life of the car.
What kind of coolant is Splash RV and marine?
Made with renewable resources. SPLASH ® RV and marine antifreeze is made with propylene glycol, an ecofriendly coolant for all your recreational needs. Our ready-to-use solution offers -75°F burst protection and is non-toxic to aquatic life.
Next came Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants, whose chemical make-up offered better protection for cooling systems, and extended the life of the coolant. These ‘Extended Life Coolants’ (ELC), were usually orange in colour and offered a five-year or 100,000-mile change interval.
“That’s why it’s so confusing – you can open up the bonnet of a new car and have no idea what the coolant is based on. Similarly, if you buy a second-hand car, the colour of the coolant gives you no idea as to when it needs to be changed. “For example, say you buy a second-hand car and it has pink coolant in it.
Can you mix Prestone coolant with antifreeze?
Remember, Prestone Coolant/Antifreeze is guaranteed for all cars and can be mixed with any other colour of coolants. Our specialist formula offers protection in all extremes, from -37°C to 129°C, and is available in both ready to use and concentrated form. For more information, visit the Prestone homepage.