What to Do If the Antifreeze Is Overfilled?

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DiLena
07/30/25 5:00am
The method to deal with overfilled antifreeze is: you can directly use a syringe to extract the antifreeze until the liquid level is below the MAX mark. If not handled promptly, the excess antifreeze can easily overflow from the pressure relief valve under the continuous high-temperature operation of the car. Antifreeze is a type of coolant containing special additives, mainly used in liquid-cooled engine cooling systems. It has excellent properties such as preventing freezing in winter, boiling in summer, and protecting against scale and corrosion all year round. The main functions of antifreeze are: 1. Providing freeze protection for the engine, enabling it to withstand low-temperature environments; 2. Preventing the coolant from freezing and cracking the radiator or damaging the engine cylinder block and cylinder head when the car is parked in cold winter; 3. Offering efficient heat dissipation.
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