Antifreeze is red, green, blue and the list of colors goes on and on. Is there a difference? Which antifreeze is better? Every second car enthusiast chooses antifreeze by color. Is this true? Let's figure it out. Antifreeze comes in all sorts of colors. But the main thing in antifreeze is not the color, but the standard! And this is fundamentally important. Why is the coolant called antifreeze and why is it needed? Can antifreeze freeze? What is the composition of most coolants? You will be surprised what antifreeze consists of! What is added to antifreeze to protect cooling system parts from corrosion? Why is pure antifreeze (without additives) dangerous for a car's cooling system? So where do the different colors of antifreeze come from? Different colors are different additives in the coolant. Why can antifreezes with the same color be almost identical in composition? Because when producing antifreeze, it is not the color that is important, but the standard. And if it is identical, then the coolant will be the same. How to find out the antifreeze standard and find out which one is best for your car? Volkswagen helped solve the problem of antifreeze standardization. Volkswagen specialists developed their own standards, which are now followed by most global manufacturers. Surely, you have noticed the markings G11, G12, G12+ on antifreeze canisters. Let's talk about them in more detail. What are their differences, pros and cons. Antifreeze G11 contains silicate additives. They form a thin film in the cooling system, thereby protecting it from corrosion. Everything seems to be fine, but there is a nuance. This silicate film prevents the cooling system from cooling the engine. The film breaks down over time and contaminates the cooling system. This is why it is highly recommended to change G11 antifreezes once a year. Antifreeze G12 contains carbon additives. These additives affect only areas with corrosion. They do not prevent corrosion, but fight directly with its source. Antifreeze G12+ is a kind of hybrid of G11 and G12. You probably guessed that it contains a mixture of silicone and carbon additives. Antifreeze G12++, according to the manufacturers, is even better than the previous two, but I have not yet figured out what its fundamental difference is from G12+. Antifreeze G13 is the newest technology in the production of coolants. It is based not on ethylene glycol like G11, G12, G12+, G12++, but on propylene glycol. In general, it is simply more environmentally friendly and a little better than its brother G12++. So what antifreeze should be poured into the car? G11, G12, G12+, G12++ or maybe G13? It's simple! What antifreeze to pour into your car is written in the operating manual. Look, read and pour the right antifreeze! Why is this important? What antifreezes can be mixed? Or standards? We are convinced that it is not necessary. You don't know how the explosive mixture of different antifreezes will behave. Conclusion: choose antifreeze according to the standard first of all. Period. Disagree? Leave your opinion in the comments! Let's discuss on Friday evening ;) Put your thumb up and subscribe to our channel! Overcome by rust? Don't know how to stop car corrosion? Here's a solution: • Car corrosion, goodbye! Choose ... Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEEK... Auto parts in Belarus for any car. Buy antifreeze profitably in Minsk, Gomel and Grodno: https://autoostrov.by/masla-i-avtohim...