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Long enough. Drain the coolant, flush the system, replace the thermostat, and add 50/50 mix of anti-freeze and distilled water.
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How long does antifreeze last in a older model car?
Green is "good" for 3 years.
What is antifreeze use for?
Antifreeze/Coolant is a fluid that prevents the car from overheating or becoming so cold that it won't start. Without it, in the summer, your car would run too hot, and in the winter, your car wouldn't run at all.
Can you add antifreeze to a car without flushing radiator?
Yes, you can add antifreeze / coolant to a car without flushing the radiator. It's best to use the same type that's already in your car / truck - conventional or long-life. Antifreeze / Coolant comes in 'Full Strength' which needs to be mixed with distilled water (usually 50/50 for mild weather regions, and more antifreeze 70/30 for really cold weather regions.) Also available is pre-mixed 50/50 antifreeze. PEAK Antifreeze & Coolant protects from -84 degrees to 276 degrees Fahrenheit when mixed 70/30. If it's been 2-3 years since a flush & fill for conventional antifreeze / radiator fluid, or 5 years for 'long life' antifreeze, it's likely time for a flush & fill.
If you put too much antifreeze in car engine will it affect the incar heaters?
You can run up to 75 percent antifreeze without any trouble. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Actually , Ford states not to exceed ( 60 % antifreeze )
Are cooling system problems common on the 97 Suzuki sidekick?
no. not common at all. is car too hot , too cool does top radiator hose get too hot to touch, Normal. post symptoms.? if you keep fresh fluid in car (antifreeze ever 2 years , it all last for long time the pump on all cars are like good for 70k max. what are your symptoms. what is your mileage.
What if too much antifreeze in the car?
If it's a question of too much fluid it can overflow, if it's a question about the fluid being too concentrated - don't worry about it.
Why is car engine over heating?
that's because car was on too long. that's because car was on too long.
If you have lost antifreeze in your car is your head gasket likely to blow even though antifreeze has now been put in?
As long as the engine didn't overheat you should be O.K.
What kind of antifreeze do you put on a Lincoln town car?
You can use any kind of antifreeze as long as it is a 50/50 mixture. Name brands are probably better to use.
Why is antifreeze put into car radiators?
So that the water used as coolant in most car radiators does not freeze overnight. If it does then, because ice expands as it freezes and melts, it can crack the engine block. The antifreeze lowers the freezing point of the coolant and reduces the risk. The more antifreeze, the less risk of freezing. But too much and it will boil when the car is running. Additives in antifreeze also reduces corrosion and raises the boiling point.
What kind of Antifreeze in a 1997 Olds cutlass supreme?
If it is green in colour it is the standard anti freeze that you have seen and used on all vehicles. If it is red/brownish/pinkish/colour it is called "Dexcool".That is GM's long life antifreeze(5 years between change intervals) You do not want to wait this long .Have ENTIRE SYSTEM on car flushed every 2 years for proper maintenance
What type of car antifreeze is safest to the environment?
The type of car antifreeze that is safest to the environment is propylene glycol antifreeze. While it is still not totally safe, it is less toxic than other antifreeze.
