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Yes. Never add pure antifreeze. Pure antifreeze will actually freeze before a 50/50 mix. Add coolant that is a 50/50 mix of antifreeze and distilled water. You can buy it already pre-mixed.

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Q: When adding Prestone antifreeze to a Chevy Cavalier 1999 do you need to add water also?
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