Burbank Auto Repair

Have you ever wondered what coolant/antifreeze actually does in a vehicle? One of the most important parts of your car's cooling system is its coolant, also known as antifreeze. The coolant's job is to keep your engine at the right temperature by regulating how much heat reaches it. The engine needs to be at a specific temperature in order to run smoothly and efficiently. If it is too hot, it can damage itself; if it is too cold, some parts will not work right. So the coolant keeps things just right. As the engine turns over, it turns pumps that send fluid through tubes throughout your engine and radiator—that fluid absorbs heat from inside the engine and then releases it outside through small holes in your radiator when it gets too hot. Why Car Coolants/Antifreeze Matters Your car's cooling system uses antifreeze/coolant to regulate the temperature of the engine to prevent overheating. If there were no such thing as antifreeze, your car would overheat very quickly ... read more