What to Do If Too Much Coolant Is Added?
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If too much coolant is added, you can directly use a syringe to extract the excess coolant until the liquid level is below the maximum mark (MAX). Method for replacing coolant: Before completely replacing the coolant, conduct a thorough inspection to check for any signs of leakage or cracks in the pipelines, with a particular focus on the five-way water pipe. The five-way pipe gets its name from having five connections to different parts of the car. Coolant flows through the five-way pipe and is then distributed to various parts of the vehicle to perform its function. If there is any leakage of coolant in this section, the water pipe should be replaced or the connections re-secured as needed. Drain the old coolant, then flush the liquid channels with clean water. Add clean water to the coolant reservoir and continue to pour water into the reservoir, allowing it to flow continuously through the engine cooling system. Then, start the engine and let it idle for 3 to 5 minutes to circulate the water. Initially, the water flowing out from the reservoir will have a faint pink color. Continue adding clean water until clear water flows out. Note: Don't forget to remove the heater hose and drain the water from the heater core. After draining for about an hour, add the new coolant through the radiator hose—this allows the coolant to flow quickly into the radiator. Then, add another bottle of coolant to the coolant reservoir until it is nearly full. Start the engine and let it run for about 10 minutes. During this time, the coolant level will drop slightly as air is expelled from the cooling system. Add more coolant until the level reaches the "MAX" mark on the reservoir.
