What Are the Reasons for Rapid Consumption of Car Coolant?
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Car coolant is consumed too quickly due to insufficient coolant. Here are detailed explanations and solutions: Leakage, insufficient coolant: After a coolant system leak, the antifreeze level drops, leading to an increase in antifreeze temperature. If you find the antifreeze level is low, the first step is to check for leaks. If there are no leaks, promptly add the same type of antifreeze. Do not add tap water or other types of antifreeze to avoid dilution or sedimentation, which could cause failure or malfunction. Solution: Replace the coolant. Radiator fan malfunction: A faulty radiator fan can cause the heat generated by the car engine at medium to high speeds to transfer to the antifreeze without timely dissipation, leading to an increase in antifreeze temperature and resulting in issues like "boiling over." While driving, always monitor the antifreeze temperature. If any abnormalities are detected, reduce speed and stop the car, but do not turn off the engine. Check if there are any malfunctions in the radiator fan or circulation water pump. Solution: Replace the coolant.