![]() What’s interesting about ethylene glycol is that it’s only when mixed with water that it gains its amazing ability to resist freezing. The most common ratios used are 70 percent water to 30 percent antifreeze for very warm parts of the country, but in colder areas a safer ratio – and the one most manufacturers recommend – is 50:50 antifreeze to water. This is especially true during the winter months, when your engine is most vulnerable to the cold.Īntifreeze makes use of ethylene glycol which is mixed with water in order to both help cool your engine and resist freezing. It’s not a ‘set it and forget it’ situation however – antifreeze needs to be periodically inspected, and replaced, as the grind of daily driving takes its toll on the additives that keep your motor running smoothly. Where does ‘antifreeze’ come in? Given that coolant needs to stay liquid in order to do its job, not to mention avoid cracking the engine block open if it were to turn to ice after sitting overnight at well below freezing temperatures, in most climates you can’t simply poor water into your vehicle’s radiator and call it day.ĭecades of research have lead to antifreeze/coolant that resists low temperatures while also fighting corrosion and wear inside the cooling system itself. At its most basic, this is accomplished by running coolant through channels in the engine block with its flow regulated by a thermostat and a pump, and its temperature kept under control by a radiator at the front of the car or truck. Simply put, your automobile’s engine runs hot, and it requires a cooling system to keep it at its optimum operating temperature, regardless of whether you’re driving in the dead of winter or during the dog days of summer. Its universal formula is compatible for use with any type of antifreeze/coolant and its amber-yellow color will not change the color of the coolant in the system.The word ‘antifreeze’ is one of the most straightforward terms in the automotive lexicon. Peak Antifreeze + Coolant is designed for use in all North American, Asian, and European passenger cars, SUVs, motorcycles, and light/medium duty trucks, regardless of make, model, or year. ![]() New Peak Antifreeze + Coolant contains ten times the scale-fighting inhibitors and provides more than two times the warranty coverage for a minimum of 10 years/300,000 miles of maximum cooling system performance. A build-up of only 1/16-inch of scale can reduce heat transfer by up to 40%. These deposits can reduce coolant flow in the radiator and other parts of the cooling system, significantly reducing heat transfer and leading to the engine overheating. Scale can form in the cooling system from poor quality water or from corrosion products forming on surfaces. It is the company’s first major launch in the extended-life antifreeze/coolant segment in more than a decade. The new Peak Antifreeze + Coolant is specially engineered with an advanced proprietary formula which includes a combination of scale-fighting inhibitors and organic acid corrosion inhibitors. Old World Industries has launched a new Peak Antifreeze + Coolant. Peak Antifreeze + Coolant is Old World Industries’ first major launch in the extended-life antifreeze/coolant segment in more than a decade.
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