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A higher degree of knowledge about engine coolants

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Welcome to Coolant U

A new video series to help you become an expert on coolant solutions. Made possible by Recochem.

Coolant Basics

Learn about the essentials of coolant history, formulation, and usage.
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Module 01 Introduction to Coolant
What is “coolant” — and what makes it so essential for your engine system? This video introduction to the basics of coolant will guide you towards understanding key elements of their formulation and usage.
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Module 02 Coolant Composition
What are the essential ingredients of high-quality coolant? Watch to learn more about coolant composition, including the roles played by water, glycol, and corrosion inhibitor packages, as well as the differences between concentrated and pre-mixed formulations.
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Module 03 Corrosion Inhibitors
What role do corrosion inhibitors play in modern coolant formulation? Discover the specific functions of corrosion inhibitors in this video, as well as their primary classes (organic and inorganic) and how these classes correlate to different coolant types and applications.
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Module 04 Global Coolant Manufacturing
How has modern coolant technology evolved all around the world? Watch this module to find out about determining the quality of various global coolant formulations, why certain regions prefer OAT & Hybrid coolant technologies, and more.
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Light-Duty Coolant

Learn about coolant usage in passenger vehicles and trucks.
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Module 05 Light-duty v. Heavy-duty Usage
What are the differences between light and heavy-duty coolant? From their unique roles/demands to the characteristics of universal versus nameplate-specific coolant, watch to become a pro at comparing and contrasting these two categories.
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Module 06 Light-duty Coolant Technology
What are the best ways to choose, use, and test LD coolant? Watch to learn more about the most important differences between IATs, OATs and hybrids, their compatibility, and tips and tricks for proper LD coolant servicing.
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Module 07 Light-duty Coolant Formulations
What are Recochem’s four main categories of LD coolant? In this video, we break down everything you need to know about our Universal, Global Extended Life, Extended Life, and OEM Badge specific coolant solutions.
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Heavy-Duty Coolant

Learn about coolant usage in large commercial vehicles and engines.
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Module 08 Heavy-duty Coolant Technology
How has HD coolant technology evolved to serve the current market? This module explores the movement towards nitrite-free coolant technology, the increased cooling demands of modern diesel engine designs, and much more — including the potentially-damaging effects of CAB flux.
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Module 09 Heavy-duty Coolant Best Practices
What are the best ways to choose, use, and test HD coolant? Some of the topics in this module include HD coolant compatibility, why fleets are transitioning from conventional to OAT coolant, how nitrite-free OAT formulations deliver better value, and the importance of managing uptime.
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Module 10 Heavy-duty Coolant Products
What Recochem HD coolant products are ideal for my needs? Classic, Premium, Extreme, Endurance, and Extra all bring special values and qualities to the table, so watch this video to make your coolant decision as easy as possible.
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Customer Types

Personalized solutions for every customer.

Every Coolant U graduate has a different background and different needs. Based on these specifics, which customer archetype do you connect with most? Once you’ve decided, click to view the video modules best suited to your questions/interests.

Repair Technician

As a trained and certified engine repair technician, understanding the nature of coolant is a massive part of your responsibilities. Use Coolant U to conveniently double-check your data and keep complex processes simple for customers.

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Repair Technician

Fleet Manager

Whether it’s shipping, farming, mining, or agriculture, you are in charge of a fleet of vehicles with specific engine needs. Expand your horizons with Coolant U and find solutions that work for your unique array of engines.

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Fleet Manager

Sales Pro

Your job in sales means that you engage with potential customers from a wide array of experience levels. Coolant U helps you stay totally coolant fluent and ready to make a sale of coolant or an adjacent product.

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Sales Pro

DIY Hero

Your passion for engine systems puts you in the top percentile of semi-professional auto experts. With Coolant U, you can refresh the basics and make sure that your coolant knowledge is 100% up-to-date.

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DIY Hero