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If you don't change your antifreeze for years does can it create damage?
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∙ 13y ago
The corrosion protection package in the antifreeze does " wear out " so if you do not
change the antifreeze / preferably distilled water mix the coolant mix will become
acidic and not provide the corrosion protection that is required
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∙ 13y ago
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How often should you change your antifreeze?
Standard antifreeze should be changed every two years. Long life antifreeze needs changing every five years.
When should you change my antifreeze?
Most manufacturers recommend that you change antifreeze every 2 or 3 years or after driving 30,000 miles. Always best to check your owner's manual for specific recommendations about your car. 3 years puts me at about 30,000 miles, so I change it then.
How often do you change antifreeze in a 2005 Pontiac Sunfire?
Dex-cool is recommended to be changed every 5 years.
What if someone used green antifreeze in your DEX cool system?
The antifreeze change and flush interval is changed from what the owners manual says, Usually every 5 years.The interval is now 2 years.
What is the shelf life of standard antifreeze?
18 months for standard antifreeze, 8+ years for silica free antifreeze.
How long does antifreeze last?
Modern coolants last a long time. I would however drain and replace the coolant every 5 years. Be sure and create a 50/50 mix of antifreeze and distilled water. Do not use tap water.
How often to change antifreeze?
Usualy every 2-3 years, or after driving 30,000 miles. I woul check your owners manual.
How often do you put antifreeze in Toyota Scion?
flush and change cooling system liquid every 2 years. use correct liquids for your vehicle.
When you change the water pump on your car do you need to put antifreeze in before you start the car?
some people have said you should and others have said you dont have to. I myself have never put antifreeze in the during installation in all the years i have worked on cars
Why does your raditor have rustry water in it?
If you only have water in your cooling system you will eventually get rust from the engine block. (bottom half of the motor) Put some antifreeze in it and change it every couple of years as it eventually becomes acidic and can damage alloy parts. You can do a litmus paper test on the coolant every service to check.
What kind of antifreeze is used in 2001 voyager van?
Conventional antifreeze is generally good for older vehicles. You can also consider 'long life' antifreeze - it's good for all make, model and year of vehicle or original antifreeze color. PEAK Long Life Antifreeze will protect for 150,000 miles/5 years. If your antifreeze hasn't been changed for 2-3 years for conventional coolant/antifreeze or 5 years for long life formulas, it's time for a flush and fill. - PEAK Automotive; peakauto.com
Is it OK to replace the factory orange colored antifreeze with green antifreeze in a 1996 Buick Lesabre 3.8 liter engine?
NO Absolutely will not hurt anything, just be sure to change it every 2 years as recommended for standard ethylene glycol based coolant.
