How Often Should the Antifreeze in a New Car Be Replaced?
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The antifreeze in a new car should be replaced every 2 years. The steps for replacing the antifreeze are: 1. Open the car hood after the engine has cooled down; 2. Open the antifreeze reservoir cap; 3. Lift the vehicle and open the radiator drain plug, drain the old antifreeze, and then reinstall the drain plug; 4. Lower the vehicle and pour new antifreeze into the antifreeze reservoir. The full name of antifreeze is antifreeze coolant, which is a coolant with antifreeze function. It prevents the coolant from freezing and cracking the radiator or damaging the engine cylinder block when the car is parked in cold winter. The components of antifreeze are: 1. Calcium chloride in inorganic substances; 2. Methanol in organic substances; 3. Ethanol; 4. Ethylene glycol; 5. Glycerol; 6. Lubricating oil; 7. Pure soft water.