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The manufacturer’s specifications and protection for expected temperatures.
The manufacturer’s specifications and recommendations, including protection against expected temperatures. Coolant helps control temperature and protect the system; its composition and concentration must meet the specified requirements. Products are not all interchangeable, and colour alone is insufficient. Do not mix incompatible products or alter the proportion specified in the manual.
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No characteristics: any liquid works in any engine.
The manufacturer’s specifications and protection for expected temperatures.
Only the colour, because all coolants are interchangeable.
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Al elegir el líquido refrigerante para el motor de un vehículo, ¿qué debe tener en cuenta?
- Las especificaciones del fabricante y la protección para las temperaturas previsibles.(Correct answer)
- Solo el color, porque todos los refrigerantes son intercambiables.
- Ninguna característica: cualquier líquido sirve en cualquier motor.
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