What are the effects of low coolant in a car?

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FinnDella
07/30/25 10:32am
The effects of low coolant in a car are: 1. It can cause the water temperature to rise and reduce engine power; 2. The car engine and radiator lack protection; 3. It affects the cooling efficiency of the radiator; 4. It may cause engine damage due to overheating; 5. It can lead to the engine or radiator freezing, resulting in engine failure. The reasons for low coolant in a car include: 1. Normal consumption; 2. Corrosion and damage to the cylinder head gasket; 3. Coolant leakage; 4. Damage to the radiator gasket; 5. Loose connections at the overflow tank, water pump interface, and various pipe fittings in the cooling system. The full name of coolant is antifreeze coolant, which is a cooling liquid with antifreeze properties. It prevents the coolant from freezing during cold winter parking, which could otherwise cause the radiator to crack or the engine cylinder block to freeze and become damaged.
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