How many kilometers can you drive at most after the antifreeze leaks out?
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You cannot drive after the antifreeze leaks out. Whether the antifreeze leakage is caused by an impact or due to aging and cracking of the pipes, as soon as the antifreeze leaks out, you should immediately stop the vehicle and turn off the engine—you must not continue driving. Although the absence of antifreeze does not prevent the engine from starting, without the cooling and temperature regulation provided by the antifreeze, the engine temperature can easily exceed normal operating temperatures and even rise higher. The possible consequence is engine detonation. The functions of antifreeze in an engine include: providing anti-corrosion protection for cooling system components, preventing scale buildup to avoid reducing the radiator's cooling efficiency, and ensuring the engine operates normally within the proper temperature range.