Do Cars Need to Be Filled with Water Nowadays?
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Cars do not need to be filled with water. However, cars require the use of antifreeze. The engines used in cars are water-cooled engines, which rely on the continuous circulation of antifreeze within the engine to dissipate heat. Without antifreeze, the engine may overheat. Below is some relevant information about antifreeze: 1. Function: The full name of antifreeze is antifreeze coolant, meaning it is a coolant with antifreeze properties. It prevents the coolant from freezing and expanding in cold winter conditions, which could otherwise crack the radiator or damage the engine cylinder block or head. In cold weather, it prevents parts from failing or cracking due to cooling issues, manages rust prevention, and prevents excessive scale buildup that could block pipes. It has functions such as anti-corrosion, anti-scale, anti-boil, anti-freeze, and anti-rust. 2. Application: Antifreeze is a type of coolant containing special additives, primarily used in liquid-cooled engine cooling systems. Its freezing point varies with the concentration of ethylene glycol in the aqueous solution.
I've been driving Hyundai cars since I first bought one, and honestly, they don't require adding water. They all use specialized coolant. Older cars might have used water, but with today's more complex engines, plain water can easily cause metal parts to rust or freeze in winter, leading to problems. Coolant is a freeze-resistant and boil-resistant mixture, typically a 50% water and 50% ethylene glycol blend, designed to protect the system for long-term durability. Regularly check the coolant level in the reservoir; if it's low, top it up with the correct ratio of coolant to avoid engine overheating or cylinder damage. This is much more hassle-free and cost-effective than using water, and it prevents potential failures.
