Tosol "Felix": specifications and composition

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 performance, and, accordingly, on the quality of the coolant that has been poured. Properly selected refrigerant will slow down the wear process of the system components, reduce the load on the motor.

Tosol (antifreeze) Felix is a liquid for cooling cars and trucks. It is made by the domestic manufacturer, but completely corresponds to the international standards.

Tosol Felix: technical 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 or natural gas. It is used in a wide range of temperatures (from minus 45 to plus 50 degrees).

The composition includes various additives. Due to this, the antifreeze "Felix" has several types, belonging to the classes G12 +, G12 and G11. The components are selected in such a way that the fluids "Felix" with the same color can be mixed among themselves regardless of the class. This will not damage the car's cooling system.

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

Composition

Cooling fluids, regardless of the type and manufacturer, consist mostly of the same components. Additives, which are distinguished by antifreeze, make up no more than 20% of the total amount of the product. To this rule applies and antifreeze "Felix".

The composition common to all antifreezes includes:

• Ethylene glycol is a two-component alcohol with an oily consistency and increased viscosity. Boils at 196 degrees. It freezes at minus 12 degrees. In the heated state expands. Monoethylene glycol, ethanediol and other alcohols may be used as a substitute.

• Distilled water . Necessary in order to reduce 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 temperature of boiling is reduced to 150 degrees. But this is enough for the engine to work. Pure ordinary water is not used, since it forms a scale on the walls of the cooling system.

• Additives. Their appearance determines the main differences between tosols. They can be traditional, hybrid, lobrod and carbonoxylate.

Types of coolant

Tosol "Felix", depending on its additives, is divided into several types:

• Blue "Expert", made on the basis of 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. After the passage of time, the constituent substances form sediments. This prevents the cooling process. This kind of antifreeze gradually disappears into the past.

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

• Yellow Energy. Used mainly for high-power engines, running on gasoline and natural gas. Suitable for use in trucks, heavy machinery, ships. It is used for cars in which it is necessary to protect elements made of aluminum and light alloys. Protects against all types of corrosion metal elements of the system. Has a high ability to remove heat. Suitable for work for a long time. Does not allow the formation of scale and precipitation.

• Red "Carbox" - the most popular species, which belongs to the class G12. It differs in high indices and a long service life. The cooling system can work on this type of antifreeze for more than 5 years (more than 250 thousand kilometers of run). This liquid is used all year round. Of the additional functions can be allocated protection against corrosion, protects against the appearance of scale, improves the performance of the pump. "Red" antifreeze is made with the addition of carbon-oxide additives from organic compounds (carboxylic acids). These additives differ in that they do not form a protective anticorrosive film on the surface of the elements. They cover the film with foci of corrosion. Due to this, the cooling capacity does not change.

The difference between antifreeze classes G11, G12, G13

Most car owners wonder what exactly the difference between classes of antifreeze. Does color only play a role here?

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

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

• G11 are refrigerants of green, blue or blue-green color

• G12 have different shades of red (from orange to lilac)

• G13 is a pink or purple liquid.

Advantages

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

• High thermal conductivity

• Balanced composition

• Reduces fuel consumption

• Increased motor power

• Protects against corrosion

• Can be used for any car

• Works in a wide range of temperatures (from minus 45 to plus 50 degrees)

• Convenient container.

disadvantages

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

There are no other essential disadvantages of antifreeze. This can be judged by the large number of positive customer feedback. But it is worth remembering that the coolant must be used correctly and in a timely manner to change it.

Which antifreeze to choose

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

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

Antifreezes of classes G12 ++ and G13 perfectly suit for all cars. Regardless of the material of the cooling system.

Tosol "Felix": reviews

The most enthusiastic opinions sound in the addresses of the "red" antifreeze. It is used by more than 70 automotive companies around the world. Already this figure indicates a high quality product. He passed all the tests and fully complies with international standards.

"Green" antifreeze "Felix" liked the buyers a good ability to lubricate the details and the lack of abundant foam.

The price of cooling fluids of this company is in the middle range. There are options and cheaper. But the buyers of "Felix" 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.