COOLANTS EXPLAINED

Types of Coolants

Coolants are classified as either Type A or Type B depending on the level of glycol they contain.​

Type A Coolants

• Contain above 20% glycol content
• Offer anti-freeze anti-boil protection
• Nearly all new car manufacturers will recommend a Type A product

Type B Coolants

• Contain below 20% glycol content
• Offer minimal or no anti-freeze anti-boil protection
• Typically they are referred to as corrosion inhibitors

Organic Vs Conventional Coolants

Conventional style coolants are created using older technology but have a solid performance history. This traditional type of coolant will have a shorter lifespan than organic & is suited to earlier model vehicles.

Organic coolants are manufactured using a new process referred to as Organic Acid Technology (OAT). This process provides the ability to along lifespan due to low chemical depletion rate.​

Note: Conventional & organic style coolants do not mix well together.

Corrosion

There are many types of corrosion that can occur in a cooling system, which is why a coolant with a good quality corrosion inhibitor package is required. Tectaloy coolants all contain an inhibitor package that provides maximum protection against corrosion.