Antifreeze solutions containing ethylene glycol should not be mixed with corrosion protection oils, as the resultant mixture __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — may cause frothing
Mixing ethylene glycol antifreeze with specialized corrosion inhibitor oils destabilizes chemical additives, resulting in severe frothing and foam generation that severely degrades heat transfer efficiency and water pump cavitation protection.
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