Nissan Altima Antifreeze & Additives

Vehicles are designed to operate in a variety of outside temperatures. To make sure you can use your car both in winter and in hot summer days, the coolant needs to retain its ability to cool the engine under these varying conditions. Coolant fluid has to feature a high boiling point and low freezing point and be capable of transferring lots of heat. Generally, water is decently efficient when it comes to holding heat, but in its pure form it cannot be used in car engines because of a very high freezing temperature, and you can simply end up with a cracked engine block after driving in cold climate with water instead of specifically formulated coolant. For this reason, most modern vehicles utilize a mixture if water and ethylene glycol, also referred to as antifreeze. Ethylene glycol helps to optimize both freezing and boiling points.

Water has another significant drawback - it can cause rust. That is why coolant usually contains additives that resist corrosion. There are numerous types of additives formulated for various purposes. But in general, they improve the cooling properties of coolant, making it safe for the parts it comes in contact with. However, over time antifreeze can lose its characteristics and become corrosive. Besides, like any other car, your Nissan Altima can show signs of coolant leaks and you may need to add antifreeze. Get superior quality Nissan Altima antifreeze & additives in our store and restore the function of your cooling system.