Does Replacing Car Antifreeze Take an Hour?
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Replacing antifreeze generally takes about an hour in winter and half an hour in summer. Method for replacing antifreeze: Before completely replacing the antifreeze, conduct a thorough inspection to check for any signs of leakage or cracks in the pipes, with a focus on the five-way water pipe. The five-way pipe is named for its five connecting interfaces to various parts. Antifreeze flows through the five-way pipe and is then distributed to different parts of the car to function. If there is any leakage of antifreeze in this part, the water pipe should be replaced or the interface re-secured as needed. Drain the old antifreeze, then flush the liquid channels with clean water. Add clean water to the antifreeze reservoir and continue injecting water into the reservoir to allow the water to flow continuously through the engine cooling system. Then, start the engine and let it idle for 3 to 5 minutes to circulate the water. Initially, the water flowing out of the reservoir will have a faint pink color. Continue adding clean water until clear water flows out. Remember to disconnect the heater hose and drain the water from the heater core. After about an hour of draining, add the new antifreeze through the radiator hose, which allows the antifreeze to flow quickly into the radiator. Then, add another container of antifreeze to the antifreeze reservoir until it is nearly full. Start the engine and let it run for about 10 minutes. During this time, the coolant level will drop as air is expelled from the cooling system. Add more antifreeze until the reservoir reaches the "MAXT" mark.
