engine coolant

Prevents motor overheating

Engine coolant is a liquid circulated through an engine to absorb and transfer heat, preventing overheating.

Typically a mixture of water and antifreeze, it also protects against freezing in cold weather and inhibits corrosion.

Check your engine coolant before a long trip.

Also called simply coolant or antifreeze, though antifreeze is technically just one component.

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