Can I Replace the Antifreeze Myself?

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You can add car antifreeze by yourself. Just add it directly if the color is the same. Method for Adding Antifreeze: Before completely replacing the antifreeze, conduct a thorough inspection first to check for any signs of leakage or cracks in the pipes, with a focus on the five-way hose. The five-way hose gets its name from having five connections to different parts, and the antifreeze flows through it to be distributed to various parts of the car to function. If there is any leakage of antifreeze in this part, replace the hose or resecure the connection as needed. Drain the old antifreeze, then flush the fluid channels with clean water. Add clean water to the antifreeze reservoir, then continue to pour water into the reservoir to allow it to flow continuously through the engine cooling system. Start the engine and let it idle for 3 to 5 minutes to circulate the water. Initially, the water flowing out of the reservoir will have a faint pink color. Continue adding clean water until the water coming out is clear. Note: Don’t forget to remove the heater hose and drain the water from the heater. Antifreeze Composition: The main components of antifreeze are: 50% pure water, 40% methanol, and 10% other substances.