All Star Auto Club/Forum

"Antifreeze, which consists of a mixture of glycol and water, is important to have in your car year round, and is especially important for the winter season. One of the most important reasons is because the glycol part of the antifreeze will prevent it from turning to ice in harsh, cold conditions.
When discussing antifreeze, it is important to know how much water and how much coolant (glycol) to mix for your car. The suggested amount is fifty percent water, fifty percent glycol coolant. This mixture ratio has a lower freezing point, and allows heat to transfer from the engine to the inside of the vehicle. If you use 100% coolant, you are putting your engine at risk of failing. If you use 100% water, it can cause your engine to overheat. This is why It is best to use the 50/50 mixture of coolant and water for optimal performance.
Using antifreeze in your car prevents rust and corrosion from building up on your cooling system. Make sure that you are changing your antifreeze at the recommended intervals from your manufacturer. This is important because rust and dirt particles can build up as the chemicals in the antifreeze are used up." - Autologic

Why switch to Synthetic oil? What are the advantages? Here are some reasons why you should put synthetic oil in your car engine rather than conventional:

Resisting break-down, meaning that it will last longer than mineral oil
Withstanding high temperatures (TEXAS can get hot as we all know)
Flowing in cold temperatures, thus reducing engine wear during frigid startups.

Another good use for synthetic oil is as a salve for older engines prone to sludge buildup. This gunky residue can block oil passages and lead to a quick death of an engine. In the early 2000s, several engines from Chrysler, Toyota, and Volkswagen, among others, were especially prone to sludge buildup. This sludge forms when oil breaks down. Synthetic oil would be beneficial in those engines, as it is less likely to form troublesome sludge. - (CR)

Using synthetic in these situations will prolong your oil life and require fewer changes i.e. changing oil would be every 6000-10000 miles instead of every 3000-5000. That’s a major benefit to the environment, as used motor oil is a major source of toxic waste in water. Your pocketbook will also thank you. - (CR)

Did you know? Many new cars fake engine noise through speakers! They are quite otherwise because of well they sound proof cars these days. Talk about reverse engineering!