How do you mix Castrol Radicool?

Castrol Radicool SF should be diluted between 33% and 50% concentration, with deionised/distilled water. For best all round performance, it is recommended that a 50% mixture in water is used.

What is Castrol SF antifreeze?

Castrol Radicool SF Premix is a long-life ready to use coolant based on monoethyleneglycol with advanced organic acid inhibitor technology. In contrast to traditional antifreeze coolants, Castrol Radicool SF Premix does not contain amines, nitrites, phosphates, silicates or other inorganic inhibitors.

How do you use Castrol Radicool heavy duty?

Castrol Radicool Heavy Duty should be used at concentrations between 33 % and 50% dilution with purified water . To give optimum corrosion protection and freezing protection to -37 °C it is recommended that a 50% dilution is used.

What is in anti freeze?

Antifreeze is a liquid that prevents the radiator in cars from freezing or overheating. It’s also known as engine coolant. Although water-based, antifreeze also contains liquid alcohols like ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, and methanol. Propylene glycol is also an ingredient in some foods and cosmetics.

Is coolant for the radiator?

Radiator fluid, better known as coolant or antifreeze, keeps your radiator cool, as you might expect. Car engines run hot, especially in warm weather, and without something to dissipate the excessive heat generated by the engine, your car can overheat and fail very quickly.

What’s the difference between premixed and concentrate coolant?

Concentrated coolants are packaged to be diluted to a specific coolant concentration ratio i.e 50% by mixing with water. Pre-mix coolants are already diluted with water at a preset ratio normally between 33% to 50%.

Are all pink coolants the same?

Vehicle fluids vary in colour from bright pink to reddish-brown, so if you ever need help identifying which is which, take a look at our car fluid finder chart. “Older coolants that used Inorganic Additive Technology (IAT) were usually blue or green in colour.

Which is the best coolant?

Best Coolant For Cars In India:

1. Shell Helix HX7 550031339 10W-40 API SN Synthetic Technology Car Engine Oil (3.5 L)
2. Motul Motocool Expert 103291 Coolant (1 L)
3. Bosch F002H23087079 Auto Cool Engine Coolant.
4. Euroils B07CMSZB25 Euro Turbo Cool Coolant Concentrate Green for Cars Bus.

What is heavy duty coolant?

Heavy Duty Engine Coolant is a superior fully formulated engine coolant based on a proprietary formulation of corrosion inhibitors. Heavy Duty is a low silicate, phosphate and amine free ethylene glycol based product. It does not require an additional charge of supplemental coolant additive (SCA) upon initial fill.

Does it matter what coolant I use?

Well, you use the coolant that is specified in your owner’s manual. If you just need to top it up, the recommendation is still the same, however it is unlikely to cause any serious problems if you add a litre of a different type of coolant, as long as you follow the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule.

How do I know if my car needs coolant?

5 Signs That Your Vehicle Needs An Antifreeze/Coolant Service

1. The temperature gauge reads hotter than normal when the engine is running.
2. Antifreeze leaks and puddles beneath your vehicle (orange or green fluid)
3. A grinding noise is coming from under the hood of your car.