What are the effects of coolant leakage on the engine?

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The effects of coolant leakage on the engine include: causing the engine to overheat, leading to cylinder scuffing, wear, and damage, as well as corrosion issues for components inside the engine compartment. The causes of coolant leakage are: 1. Radiator damage or poor sealing of the upper and lower water chambers; 2. Loose connections and poor sealing at the overflow tank, water pump joint surfaces, and cooling system pipelines; 3. Damage to the cylinder head gasket; 4. Warping at the joint between the cylinder head and the engine block or loose cylinder head bolts. The functions of automotive coolant are: 1. To provide antifreeze protection for the engine against low-temperature environments; 2. To prevent the coolant from freezing and cracking the radiator or damaging the engine cylinder block and cylinder head when parked in cold winter conditions; 3. To provide efficient heat dissipation.