Tosol "Felix": specifications and composition

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The cooling system is one of the most important for the proper operation of the car. The life of the engine largely depends on its operation, and, accordingly, on the quality of the filled coolant. Properly selected refrigerant will slow down the process of wear of the system elements, reduce the load on the motor.

Tosol (antifreeze) "Felix" - liquid for cooling cars and trucks. Produced by a domestic manufacturer, but fully complies with international standards.

Tosol "Felix": specifications

The refrigerant is produced by the domestic company "Tosol-Sintez", known for its "chemistry" for cars.

Antifreeze of this brand is used for cars of various types - engines running on gasoline, diesel fuel or natural gas. Used in a wide temperature range (from minus 45 to plus 50 degrees).

The composition includes various additives. Due to this, Felix antifreeze has several types belonging to the classes G12 +, G12 and G11. The components are selected in such a way that Felix liquids with the same color can bemix with each other regardless of the class. It will not harm the car's cooling system.

There are different volumes of containers in which Felix antifreeze is sold: 10, 20, 50 liters, and even 200 liters each. But the most popular packaging among motorists is 5 l.

Composition

Coolants, regardless of type and manufacturer, for the most part consist of the same components. The additives by which antifreezes are distinguished make up no more than 20% of the total volume of the product. This rule also applies to Felix antifreeze.

Composition common to all antifreezes includes:

Ethylene glycol is a two-component alcohol with an oily consistency and increased viscosity. It boils at 196 degrees. Freezes at minus 12 degrees. Expands when heated. Monoethylene glycol, ethanediol and other alcohols can be used as replacements

Distilled water. Necessary in order to lower the freezing point of alcohol. If you combine alcohol and water in a ratio of 1 to 1, the freezing point will drop to about minus 40 degrees. This is enough for Russia. At the same time, the boiling point is reduced to 150 degrees. But this is enough to run the engine. Clean ordinary water is not used, as it forms scale on the walls of the cooling system

Additives. Their appearance determines the main differences between antifreezes. They can be traditional, hybrid, lobrid and carbonoxylate

Types of coolant

Tosol "Felix", depending on the additives included in its composition,is divided into several types:

Expert blue based on traditional inorganic additives. The most economical option. At the same time, it has two serious drawbacks: it boils already at 110 degrees and serves no more than two years. Over time, the constituent substances form precipitates. This hinders the cooling process. This type of antifreeze is gradually becoming a thing of the past

Green "Prolong". Its main feature is increased anti-corrosion properties. At the same time, it perfectly copes with the main functions and protects the engine from hypothermia and overheating. Additional properties include good lubricity, low foaming, good thermal conductivity. For its manufacture, hybrid additives are used, which include organic and inorganic substances. Their service life is 3 years

Yellow Energy. It is mainly used for powerful engines running on gasoline and natural gas. Suitable for use in trucks, heavy equipment, ships. It is used for passenger cars in which it is necessary to protect elements made of aluminum and light alloys. Protects metal elements of the system from all types of corrosion. It has a high ability to remove heat. Suitable for working for a long time. Prevents the formation of scale and precipitation

Red "Carbox" - the mosta popular species that belongs to the class G12. It features high performance and long service life. The cooling system can operate on this type of antifreeze for more than 5 years (more than 250 thousand kilometers). This liquid is used all year round. Among the additional functions, corrosion protection can be distinguished, it protects against the appearance of scale, improves the operation of the pump. "Red" antifreeze is made with the addition of carboxylate additives from organic compounds (carboxylic acids). These additives differ in that they do not form a protective anti-corrosion film on the surface of the elements. They cover the centers of corrosion with a film. This keeps the cooling capacity unchanged

The difference between antifreeze classes G11, G12, G13

Most car owners are wondering what, in fact, is the difference between antifreeze classes. Is color the only factor here?

It is worth noting that all coolants initially have no color. And dyes are added to them only in order to distinguish them from each other and from other liquids (including alcoholic beverages). There is no clear division of colors. And liquids from different manufacturers may vary.

Most often, large manufacturers of automotive "chemistry" take the following division:

G11 are green, blue or blue-green refrigerants

G12 have various shades of red (from orange to lilac)

G13 - pink or purple liquid

Dignity

Tosol "Felix",whose characteristics correspond to international standards, can be attributed to the goods of the middle price category. It is available to most car owners. Has a number of advantages:

High thermal conductivity

Balanced squad

Reducing fuel consumption

Motor power increases

Protects against corrosion

Can be used for any car

Works in a wide temperature range (from minus 45 to plus 50 degrees)

Convenient packaging

Flaws

Like all means, Felix antifreeze has its drawbacks. The first is a high degree of evaporation of water from the product. The second significant disadvantage is the local action of additives in relation to corrosion foci. It is worth noting that this drawback applies to Carbox and Prolong liquids.

Antifreeze has no other significant drawbacks. This can be judged by the large number of positive customer reviews. But it is worth remembering that the coolant must be used correctly and changed in a timely manner.

Which antifreeze to choose

The choice of car color depends largely on the choice of the owner. But there are general tips that drivers use when choosing. They refer to the characteristics of the elements of the cooling system.

If the car radiator is made of yellow metals (brass, copper), preference should be given to antifreezes with carboxylate additives. This means that you should choose red Felix antifreeze.

Green and blue refrigerants are better suitedfor equipment on which radiators made of aluminum alloys are installed. That is, in this case, liquids produced with the addition of silicate additives are chosen.

G12++ and G13 antifreezes are great for all cars. Regardless of the material of manufacture of the cooling system.

Tosol "Felix": reviews

The most enthusiastic opinions are addressed to the "red" antifreeze. It is used by more than 70 automotive companies around the world. This figure already speaks of the high quality of the product. It has passed all tests and fully complies with international standards.

"Green" Felix antifreeze was liked by customers with its good ability to lubricate parts and the absence of abundant foam.

The price of this company's coolants is in the middle range. There are cheaper options. But Felix customers are willing to pay a little more to get a quality product.

Tosol "Felix" - reliable protection of the car at any time of the year.