And never leave a bucket of ethylene -
glycol coolant unattended — even for a moment.
Propylene -
glycol coolants are slightly less toxic, so consider switching to those if your car can manage, but still clean up spills immediately to prevent any contact with your dog.
Not exact matches
@juhist: That's a good question, but lots of modern vehicles use awful
coolants that are not ethylene
glycol (i.e. dexcool etc.) and that react in messy ways with contaminants.
In general,
coolants degrade over time as the ethylene
glycol breaks down into primarily glycolic and formic acids.
Glycol breakdown products are acidic and contribute to a drop in pH. Once a coolant has degraded, due to glycol breakdown and pH drop, engine metals are at risk for corr
Glycol breakdown products are acidic and contribute to a drop in pH. Once a
coolant has degraded, due to
glycol breakdown and pH drop, engine metals are at risk for corr
glycol breakdown and pH drop, engine metals are at risk for corrosion.
From a technician's standpoint «engine
coolant» would be referring to the 50/50 mix of ethylene / polypropylene
glycol and water.
Replace it with good, old fashioned ethylene
glycol engine
coolant.
Be
Coolant features a new generation, earth - friendly, biodegradable propylene -
glycol formula that protects cooling systems and aluminum components down to 26 degrees below zero (F).
Better yet, use antifreeze -
coolant made with propylene
glycol; if swallowed in small amounts, it will not hurt pets, wildlife, or your family.
Coolants and antifreeze made with propylene
glycol are less toxic to pets, wildlife and family.
Ethylene
Glycol is an ingredient found in antifreeze, radiator
coolants, brake fluid, liquid rust inhibitors and hydraulic fluids.
Ethylene
glycol is a sweet tasting liquid used in automobiles as a
coolant, antifreeze, or windshield de-icing agent.
Antifreeze, Herbicides and Insecticides: Ethylene
glycol - containing antifreeze and
coolants, even in small quantities, can be fatal to both dogs and cats.
Better yet, use antifreeze -
coolant made with propylene
glycol, which is less toxic in small amounts than traditional ethylene
glycol antifreeze.
What's more, toxic chemicals like ethylene
glycol found in antifreeze,
coolants, and road salts are poisonous so if you live in an area that gets a lot of snow, be sure to check between your dog's foot pads to make sure she doesn't track it into the house or ingest it.