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Why is it not recommended to mix Extended Life Antifreeze/Coolant with traditional coolant?

April 26, 2017antifreeze coolant extended life mix recommended traditional

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Why is it not recommended to mix Extended Life Antifreeze/Coolant with traditional coolant?

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There are two basic issues here: Incompatibility between coolants – chemical instability where the corrosion inhibitors fall out of the coolant. Performance issues – the performance of the combined mixture is only as good as the weakest link.