What Does the Car Indicate When Antifreeze is Low?
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The low coolant warning light is shaped like a thermometer. Here is some extended information about antifreeze: 1. Vehicle coolant is an indispensable part of a car's engine. It circulates within the engine's cooling system, carrying away excess heat generated during engine operation to maintain the engine at its optimal operating temperature. 2. When the coolant warning light illuminates, pull over safely as soon as possible and turn off the engine. After the engine has cooled down, open the hood to inspect. If the coolant level is below the "min" mark, do not continue driving and seek professional assistance immediately. 3. Prolonged lack of cooling can cause internal damage to the engine. Therefore, always check the coolant level before embarking on a trip or a long-distance drive.
Last time on a long drive, a red thermometer icon suddenly popped up on the dashboard with beeping sounds, which scared me into pulling over immediately. The mechanic said it was a classic coolant insufficiency warning, and the temperature gauge needle had shot straight to the top. He unscrewed the engine bay cover and showed me the auxiliary tank—sure enough, the fluid level was way below the minimum mark. That’s when I learned that insufficient coolant could allow air into the cooling system, preventing the radiator from circulating properly, and the engine could seize up in minutes. Now I’ve developed a habit of checking the translucent auxiliary tank monthly when the engine is cold. If it’s below the MIN line, I top it up with the same color coolant—never mix different colors. If you keep driving with the warning light on, the engine repair cost could buy you five years’ worth of coolant!
