Editor’s note: This article was last updated on May 30, 2021. It has been reviewed by Cars.com Senior News Editor Jennifer Harrington and is still accurate. Though coolant and antifreeze are often ...

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Antifreeze can be ...

As engines get very hot, coolant helps distribute heat to help prevent overheating and engine damage. It also adds antifreeze protection and acts as a lubricant for some of the engine’s components. If ...

The name 'antifreeze' is pretty self-explanatory. Simply put, antifreeze is a liquid that lowers the freezing point of your coolant. A common misconception is that antifreeze and coolant are one and ...

In the good old days, you could drain fluids from your car and just dump them in the backyard without another thought. A small hole and some gravel were all you needed. Out of sight, out of mind. Well ...

If you've noticed an odd, sweet smell coming from your car after you shut the engine off you might have an antifreeze leak. Antifreeze plays a key part in keeping your engine running properly, so it's ...

The antifreeze utilized for winterizing RVs is different from the radiator coolant or antifreeze used in a standard vehicle. Not only is there a difference in the chemical makeup of RV antifreeze and ...

Your vehicle is a complicated piece of machinery, and keeping it running smoothly requires periodic inspections and maintenance of its various systems, including your engine’s cooling system and the ...

Antifreeze contains chemicals that are toxic if a person ingests them. Antifreeze poisoning can be life threatening, and requires immediate medical attention. People add antifreeze to vehicle ...