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cover feature Keeping cool with Valvoline A primary cause of vehicle breakdown is cooling system failure because cooling system maintenance is often neglected or the wrong coolant or water is often used. C hoosing the right coolant is essential to engine protection, and the complete range of premium Valvoline coolants help keep system components in top condition. Most vehicle manufacturers have particular coolant specifications and recommend different coolant technologies, including organic acid technology (OAT) or hybrid organic acid technology (HOAT). In addition to meeting these approved technologies, Valvoline coolants offer additional benefits so you can be sure of the best protection available. Valvoline MaxLife Coolant AF Concentrate Valvoline HD Extended Life Valvoline HD Extended Life coolant 50/50 RTU protects cooling systems against frost, corrosion and overheating for at least three years, 7 000 hours or 500 000 kilometres. It is suitable for open and closed cooling systems and aluminium engine blocks. This is the only coolant that meets category 1 specifications and is recommended by most heavy duty OEM’s. This is a universal coolant solution that is suitable for all cars and all engine types. MaxLife coolant is a unique product that offers a universal solution, eliminating any confusion about colour and chemistry. The unique formula combines the advantages of standard, hybrid (HOAT) and organic (OAT) chemistry. Just like the standard, hybrid and organic acid formulations, it incorporates fast-acting additives for bare iron and aluminium surface protection. Additionally, MaxLife coolant provides superior long-life properties using non-depleting organic acid technology and incorporates lubrication additives to protect seals and gaskets. MaxLife coolant provides excellent cooling system protection against freezing and over-heating. Did you know? Valvoline is one of the only remaining oil manufacturers to still be involved in the development and testing of coolant and is currently supplying many of the OEM manufacturing lines with Valvoline Coolant for OEM fitment/first fill. Valvoline’s laboratories have been conducting vehicle and engine tests - performing evaluations of engine oils, additives, coolants and automotive chemicals - for almost half a century. The company is certified by the American Chemical Council’s laboratory code of practice program and is one of the last remaining oil manufacturers to perform GF 3/4/5 testing in-house. MaxLife(TM) Coolant AF 50/50 RTU is a ready to use coolant for use in both new and higher mileage vehicles. Benefits include prevention of scaling and formation of system deposits; protection for seals, gaskets and aluminium; the lubrication of seals and hoses for extended life and a long life formula (five years). Valvoline Coolant products are available through any one of the 42 Diesel-Electric outlets countrywide. | words in action 16 april 2014