How to Check the Water Level in a Car?

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OGenevieve
07/30/25 10:35am
Methods for checking the water level in a car: Open the front engine hood to inspect it. If the dashboard indicates the engine temperature is too high, it is usually caused by insufficient water in the radiator. The car's radiator has MAX and MIN warning lines. When the level is below MIN, the car can still be driven, but it serves as a reminder for the owner to promptly add antifreeze. The full name of antifreeze should be antifreeze coolant, meaning it is a coolant with antifreeze properties. Antifreeze prevents the coolant from freezing during cold winter parking, which could otherwise cause the radiator to crack or damage the engine cylinder block or head. Many people believe antifreeze is only used in winter, but in fact, it should be used year-round.
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