the process of introducing air into the coolant, which can accelerate corrosion
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A substance that prevents freezing of the coolant in vehicle engines
substances added to coolant to prevent corrosion, such as sodium nitrite or sodium benzoate
substances added to coolant to prevent corrosion
a type of coolant formula that does not contain phosphates
corrosion that occurs in aluminum parts, often accelerated by phosphates
Compounds that provide buffering and neutralization of acidic combustion gas by-products
