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Posted 2 weeks ago Know How

Antifreeze vs. Coolant: Are They the Same?

Are antifreeze and coolant the same thing? They’re similar in many respects, and they share the same purpose, but they are not the same.

Antifreeze spilled on the ground next to a car tire

Posted October 6, 2020 Know How

How to Dispose of Antifreeze

Coolant can be highly toxic and needs to be handled with care. Learn how to dispose of antifreeze properly.

Pouring coolant into a reservoir. You may know coolant colors, like purple, green, and blue, but there's another type of coolant called Hybrid Organic Acid Technology. Here's the lowdown on these super-protective family of coolants.

Posted October 4, 2019 Know How

What Is OAT Coolant?

What is OAT coolant? Can you mix it with HOAT or IAT?

A coolant cap on a car. There are three major types of coolant, which include HOAT, OAT and IAT. Here's how to tell the difference between the three and four things to know about HOAT.

Posted June 27, 2019 Featured

What Is HOAT Coolant? 4 Things You Need To Know

Engines are complex machines with rapidly moving metal parts and small clearances. And as such, they generate a lot of heat. You already know that coolant is an integral part of keeping your engine from exploding, and you probably also know that you have multiple coolant options that aren’t interchangeable…