How Many Liters of Antifreeze Should Generally Be Added?

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Pauline
07/24/25 9:44pm
Generally, 5 to 6 liters should be added, and it should be added in two stages. Here is some extended information about antifreeze: 1. Function: In cold weather, it prevents parts from system failures, cracks, etc., due to cooling issues, manages rust prevention, and prevents excessive scale buildup leading to pipe blockages. It has functions such as anti-corrosion, anti-scale, anti-boil, anti-freeze, and anti-rust. 2. Precautions: (1) Try to use the same brand of antifreeze. Different brands of antifreeze use different metal corrosion inhibitors, so they cannot be mixed. (2) The validity period of antifreeze is mostly two years. When adding, ensure the product is within its validity period. When replacing, drain the old fluid completely, clean the cooling system thoroughly, and then add new fluid. (3) Avoid diluting with water. Traditional inorganic antifreeze should not be diluted with water, as it may produce sediment, severely affecting its normal function. Organic antifreeze can be diluted with water but not excessively. (4) For vehicles using antifreeze, never directly add tap water; distilled or deionized water should be added instead.
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