Do Cars Need to Change Antifreeze in Winter?

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JudahLynn
07/30/25 3:16am
Winter cars need to change antifreeze. Definition of antifreeze: Antifreeze is a substance that prevents the coolant from freezing when the car is parked in cold winter, thereby avoiding the expansion and cracking of the radiator and the freezing damage to the engine cylinder block. Its full name is antifreeze coolant. Functions of antifreeze: It provides anti-corrosion protection for the components of the cooling system. It prevents scale formation, avoiding the reduction of the radiator's heat dissipation effect. It ensures that the engine operates within the normal temperature range. It must have the characteristics of anti-freeze, anti-boil, anti-corrosion, anti-scale, and no foam, and is not affected by seasons or regions.
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