Where is the location to add antifreeze in a car?
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The location to add antifreeze in a car is at the radiator tank, which can be seen by opening the engine hood. Before completely replacing the antifreeze, a thorough inspection should be conducted to check for any signs of leakage or cracks in the pipes, with a particular focus on the five-way hose. The five-way hose is named for its five connections to different parts of the car. Antifreeze flows through the five-way hose and is then distributed to various parts of the car to perform its function. If there is any leakage of antifreeze in this part, the hose should be replaced or the connection re-secured as necessary. Drain the old antifreeze, then flush the liquid channels with clean water. Add clean water to the antifreeze reservoir and continue to fill it until water flows 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 coming out of the reservoir may have a faint pink color. Continue adding clean water until the water coming out is clear. Note: Do not forget to remove the heater hose and drain the water from the heater core. After draining for about an hour, add the new antifreeze through the radiator hose. This is a quick method to fill the radiator with antifreeze. Then, add another bottle of antifreeze to the antifreeze reservoir until it is almost full. Start the engine and let it run for about 10 minutes. At this point, the coolant level will drop slightly as air is expelled from the cooling system. Add more antifreeze until it reaches the "MAXT" mark on the reservoir.
