What Is Air Brake Antifreeze and Why Do You Need It For Your Air Ride System?
If you plan on driving your bagged car in areas that see below freezing temperatures, you're going to want to use air brake antifreeze. What is air brake antifreeze exactly? It's a fluid used primarily by truckers to prevent the air brake systems on semi trucks from freezing up in the winter. An air brake system on a semi is incredibly similar to the air ride system found in your car. When your compressors run, they create condensation which can find its way into your manifold, valves, and air lines. Air brake antifreeze simply prevents this extra condensation from freezing when the temperatures drop below freezing.
How Do You Add Air Brake Antifreeze To Your Air Ride System?
Adding air brake antifreeze into your air ride system is really easy. Begin by first depressurizing your air tank. You're going to want to make sure that your air tank is at 0 PSI before removing any fittings or air line. Remove a fitting and gently pour one to two capfuls of air brake antifreeze into your air tank. You can even use a plastic syringe found at your local pharmacy to make things a little easier.
How Often Should You Add Air Brake Antifreeze To Your Air Management?
Replenishing your air brake antifreeze really depends on how often you're using your air ride system. If you're daily driving your bagged car, chances are you're emptying your water traps and air tank pretty frequently. If that's the case for you, we recommend adding more air brake antifreeze to your tank every one to two months, but again, your mileage will vary. There's no perfect science but just keep in mind that a little can go a long way.
Where Do I Buy Air Brake Antifreeze?
Guys, I don't see air brake antifreeze for sale on your site... what's the deal? We don't ship air brake antifreeze because of the toxic nature of the chemicals, but it can be found at your local auto parts store as well as truck stops.
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