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Purchase an inexpensive coolant tester from your local auto parts store. When the engine is cold, either remove the radiator cap and draw a sample out or open the petcock drain and let a little coolant out into a clean cup for a sample. Use the tester to see what the coolant will protect the engine from freezing.
What else can I help you with?
Is there an antifreeze that will not harm bearings in antique cars?
No. Antifreeze should not mix with engine oil in any vehicle.
What is the purpose of antifreeze in cars?
Antifreeze is used in cars to prevent the engine's cooling system from freezing in cold temperatures and to raise the boiling point of the coolant to prevent overheating. It also helps prevent corrosion and rust in the cooling system components.
Why need antifreeze coolant in cars engine?
This is used to keep the motor from overheating and from freezing. Thus the name "antifreeze" and "coolant".
Leaking antifreeze in back of engine?
antifreeze does not enter the engine at any time. locate and follow your radiator hoses and follow then and check for cracks or punctures.
Can check engine light go on w low antifreeze?
Doubtful !... The antifreeze is added to the radiator - to keep the water above freezing point. There is no way of the engine knowing how much antifreeze is circulating.
Why does mack truck engine shutdown?
saftey feature, check the antifreeze.
Can you put antifreeze in cars from 2000 2004?
In countries which have a winter season ALL cars should have the correct amount of antifreeze added to their coolant fluids. If this is not added and the fluid freezes the expansion of the ice will crack the engine block.
Why does your temperature gauge drop when engine is hot on ford focus2005?
check the antifreeze
Do all modern cars have antifreeze?
Not all modern cars have Antifreeze. The vast majority of them do though.
Do cars have to have antifreeze in the water?
Yes and no, the function of antifreeze is to provide a much lower freezing point in winter and higher boiling point in the summer. Antifreeze also provides additives to prevent internal corrosion of engine components. Newer cars may overheat if you try and run water alone.
How can i check to see where antifreeze is leaking from?
look on the ground and follow it straight up to the engine
Do cars run with water?
No, cars use internal combustion engines which require a flammable fuel. There is a 50/50 mixture of water and antifreeze use as a coolant in the engine.
