Engine coolant
Engine coolant ensures that the engine of your car stays at the right temperature. This prevents the engine
of the car from overheating during a long traffic jam or tropical temperatures.
Therefore, regularly checking the coolant level in your car is very important.
Check coolant
It is important that you
regularly check the coolant level. You should only check the engine coolant
when the engine has cooled down. You can easily read the level on the
transparent
tank . You will find two indication lines on the reservoir; minimum
and maximum level. If the liquid is still below the minimum level, it is
important that you top up immediately. Does it appear that there is too little
engine coolant in the car? Then it is also important that you have your car
examined. Most variants such as G12 or G12+ are supposed to last as long as
your car. A drop in level may indicate a leak. We recommend starting an
examination yourself or having it done by a garage. Driving on can cause major
damage.
Tip : make sure you always have a bottle of engine coolant in the car.
What engine coolant
It is difficult to indicate
what coolant is suitable for your car. However, it is important that you buy
the right one. You cannot mix engine coolant with another type of coolant. The chemical composition of, for example, a
green and red coolant differs. If these two are mixed, a chemical reaction can
occur. A gel-like substance will form that can cause the cooling water channels
to be clogged. This can lead to a broken thermostat and an overheated water
pump.
Please note : mixable coolant is an exception to this.
There are a few ways you can
check what coolant is suitable for your car. First of all, you can look at the
colour of the liquid. There are different colours, this way you can recognize
the coolant. You can also check your car’s manual.
Top up coolant
Are you going to top up
coolant? Always make sure that the engine has cooled down. If the engine is
still warm, the cooling system is under pressure. If you remove the cap from
the reservoir while the engine is hot, the (hot) liquid can spray up.
Therefore, always wait until the engine has cooled down. Before refilling the
coolant, we recommend that you first look at the current state of the fluid.
Good engine coolant must be clear and feel oily. In addition, it should not
smell too strong. Does the liquid look milky? Then this may indicate a head
gasket leak. In this case, go to a garage as quickly as possible.
Topping up coolant is very
easy. First, wait until the engine has cooled down. Then open the cap a little
and release the pressure. When the pressure is gone, completely unscrew the
cap. Then pour the correct engine coolant up to the maximum mark which is
indicated on the reservoir. If you have trouble pouring, you can always use a
funnel.
Buy engine coolant
Buy your engine coolant cheap
and fast at Winparts. At Winparts you will find all types such as G12 coolant,
but also G11 and G13. You can choose from different brands such as
Kroon Oil , Eurol , Valma and FEBI .
