Does Car Antifreeze Gradually Decrease?

[McStephen]

Car antifreeze does gradually decrease. Antifreeze serves a cooling function for the car engine, and the operating engine is often in a high-temperature state. Since antifreeze comes into contact with the engine, some consumption is a normal phenomenon. Methods to determine if antifreeze is low: Observe the antifreeze warning light on the dashboard. If it lights up, it is likely due to low antifreeze, although it could also be caused by excessively high cylinder temperatures. Check the antifreeze reservoir. If the fluid level is below the minimum mark (MIN), do not continue driving; promptly add antifreeze. Check the water level markings on the antifreeze tank. The normal antifreeze level should be between the maximum and minimum marks. Whether antifreeze is low depends on these marks—if it is below the minimum level, it indicates a shortage. Precautions for replacing antifreeze: Before completely replacing the antifreeze, conduct a thorough inspection to check for any signs of leaks or cracks in the pipes, with particular attention to the five-way hose. The five-way hose gets its name from having five connecting interfaces to various parts. Antifreeze flows through the five-way hose before being distributed to different parts of the car to perform its function. If there are signs of antifreeze leakage in this section, replace the hose or reseal the connections as needed.