Can You Drive with Insufficient Engine Coolant?
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You cannot drive with insufficient engine coolant for the following reasons: 1. It can cause the engine radiator to overheat; 2. It may damage the engine. The causes of insufficient engine coolant are: 1. Internal engine leakage; 2. Leaking connector pipes; 3. Radiator leakage; 4. Poor sealing of the radiator cap; 5. Damaged radiator cap air valve. The steps to add engine coolant are: 1. Unscrew the radiator cap and open the radiator drain valve; 2. Insert a rubber hose into the radiator; 3. Flush the radiator with water; 4. Drain the water and close the radiator drain valve; 5. Fill the radiator with antifreeze up to the MAX mark; 6. Tighten the radiator cap and reservoir cap; 7. Start the engine and let it idle for 3 minutes; 8. Top up the antifreeze to the MAX mark.