Can I Change the Antifreeze Myself?
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Antifreeze can be changed by yourself. Before changing the antifreeze, ensure the car is in a cold state. Open the radiator drain valve to drain the antifreeze; fill with clean water and keep the engine idling until clean water comes out of the radiator; wait for the water to drain completely, then close the drain valve and engine, and add new antifreeze until the liquid level is between the max and min marks. Antifreeze Replacement Cycle: Vehicle antifreeze generally needs to be replaced every 2 years or 40,000 kilometers. This is just a reference cycle. For commercial vehicles with longer mileage, the replacement cycle is shorter. Since driving conditions vary for each car, the replacement should be based on actual usage. Check the antifreeze condition regularly—if it is insufficient, top it up promptly; if suspended matter, sediment, or deterioration/discoloration is found, replace it immediately and clean the system. Function of Antifreeze: Antifreeze is a coolant containing special additives, mainly used in liquid-cooled engine cooling systems. It has excellent properties such as preventing freezing in winter, boiling in summer, and protecting against scale and corrosion year-round.