Coolants: The Means To Bite The Summer

With the summer scorching up driveways and highways alike, most of us are unaware of the toll it takes on our cars. There are a number of people stranded on the highway due to over-heating engines. This problem can be prevented by checking the level of coolant and monitoring the working of the radiator before starting a long distance journey.

Coolant, also known as antifreeze, fills the radiator. In summer, when the engine gets over-heated, the coolant will absorb the heat and expel it into the radiator; thus, it helps keep the engine cool. It is usually used along with water in a 1:1 proportion.  Some people prefer to use only water instead of a mixture, but this can corrode the engine and particles can clog the cooling system. This will lead to over-heating of engine again and again, which in turn also affects the car’s efficiency.  Thus, the addition of coolant in a half ratio is very important to protect the engine and other components from corrosion. The quality and concentration of coolant becomes very essential to maintain good condition of car engine.

To avoid any kind of expense due to overheating of engine in summers, the coolant level in the radiator should be up to the recommended limit. Check coolant levels and also coolant servicing is recommended. In coolant servicing, the old coolant is replaced with a new one and all the dirt and dust particles clogged up in the radiator gets removed, which in turn also increases car’s performance. Check for leakage in the cooling system because a damaged cooling system can lead to deterioration in the efficiency of the engine. Leakage in the cooling system has to be treated immediately, preferably by an expert.

Thus, while going on a trip, carry coolants for your car, so that you can deal with any problem in very less time. Service the cooling system regularly and ensure that the coolant used in the car is fresh within its date of expiry. Monitoring the coolant and its appropriate level is a must in summers to avoid over-heating of engine.