How to Completely Replace Antifreeze?
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Completely replacing antifreeze involves draining the old fluid, cleaning the cooling system, removing residual water, and adding new fluid. The detailed method for a complete antifreeze replacement is as follows: Draining the old fluid: Unscrew the radiator cap, open the radiator drain valve (usually located at the bottom of the car), and drain out the old antifreeze. Cleaning the cooling system: Continuously pour clean water into the engine cooling system. During this flushing process, keep the engine idling to maintain water circulation until clean water flows out from the radiator. Removing residual water: Stop adding water, wait until all water has drained out, then close the drain valve. Adding new fluid: Fill with new antifreeze, start the engine and let it run for about 10 minutes. As some air is expelled from the cooling system, the fluid level will drop slightly. Top up with additional antifreeze as needed to reach the full level.