Why is the antifreeze decreasing more and more?

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VanCassandra
07/25/25 5:22am
The reasons for the decreasing antifreeze: 1. Damage to the radiator cylinder gasket; 2. Loose connections at the overflow tank, water pump joint surface, and various pipelines of the cooling system; 3. Evaporation under high temperatures. If there is a lack of antifreeze, the primary issue is the loss of effective cooling, which can easily lead to overheating during high-speed operation. Additionally, the viscosity of the engine oil will decrease, leading to wear and tear on engine components over time. The full name of antifreeze should be antifreeze coolant, meaning a coolant with antifreeze properties. It prevents the coolant from freezing and cracking the radiator or damaging the engine cylinder block or head during cold winter parking.
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