How to Replace Coolant by Yourself?

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BrodyFitz
07/29/25 9:29pm
Methods for replacing coolant by yourself: 1. Turn the car key forward to shut off the engine; 2. Let the engine sit until the water temperature drops to room temperature; 3. Open the front engine hood; 4. Unscrew the cap of the small water tank and release the pressure in the cooling system; 5. Add coolant to the small water tank up to the MAX limit. Functions of coolant: 1. Provides anti-corrosion protection for components of the cooling system; 2. Prevents scale formation to avoid reducing the radiator's cooling effect; 3. Ensures the engine operates within the normal temperature range. Precautions for using coolant: 1. Avoid mixing different types of coolant; 2. Do not choose inferior quality coolant; 3. Do not directly add undiluted coolant concentrate to prevent coolant deterioration and low-temperature thickening.
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