Do cars need antifreeze in summer?
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Do cars need antifreeze in summer? Antifreeze is not only used in winter, it should be used all year round. The antifreeze in the engine has functions such as antifreeze, anti-corrosion, and is not affected by seasons or regions. The full name of antifreeze should be antifreeze coolant, meaning coolant with antifreeze function. Antifreeze has the following advantages: 1. It provides anti-corrosion protection for cooling system components; 2. It prevents scale and avoids reducing the heat dissipation effect of the radiator; 3. It ensures that the engine can operate within the normal temperature range. When using antifreeze, try to use the same brand of antifreeze. Most antifreeze products have a validity period of two years, so make sure the product is within its validity period when adding it.
Having driven for many years, my experience tells me that antifreeze is also essential in summer. It's not just for winter—antifreeze protects the engine from overheating in hot weather. When I was younger, I neglected it once during a long summer drive and forgot to check the antifreeze level. The engine overheated, started smoking, and I had to pull over, wasting half a day. Since then, I check the fluid level every summer to ensure the concentration is right. The additives in antifreeze prevent corrosion in the pipes and help the cooling system dissipate heat in extreme temperatures. Otherwise, the engine heats up too quickly, drastically increasing fuel consumption. I recommend car owners check their manuals before summer to confirm if their antifreeze grade is suitable for high temperatures, avoiding costly repairs like I did. Regular maintenance of this small thing can extend your car's lifespan a hundredfold, saving money and giving peace of mind.
