How often should the antifreeze in a sedan be changed?

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McDaniella
07/29/25 5:04pm
Sedan antifreeze should be changed every 2 years or 40,000 kilometers. The selection of antifreeze should be based on the minimum temperature of the area where the car is used. Antifreeze has a freezing point, which means as long as the minimum temperature in the area does not exceed the freezing point of the coolant, the coolant can function normally. Antifreeze prevents the coolant from freezing when the car is parked in cold winter, avoiding the risk of cracking the radiator or freezing the engine block. Its full name is antifreeze coolant. Antifreeze is a type of coolant containing special additives, mainly used in liquid-cooled engine cooling systems. It offers excellent performance in preventing freezing in winter, boiling in summer, and protecting against scale and corrosion throughout the year.
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