Why Should You Add Antifreeze to Your Car in Summer?
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Reasons for adding antifreeze to your car in summer: It can prevent the engine coolant from boiling. Antifreeze is a liquid composed of antifreeze additives, additives that prevent metal corrosion, and water. It has the properties of antifreeze, anti-corrosion, heat conduction, and non-deterioration. Methods for adding antifreeze: 1. Wait for the car to cool down, open the engine compartment to check for cracks and signs of leakage in the pipes; 2. Open the radiator drain valve to release the antifreeze; 3. Use a rubber tube to introduce tap water into the tank, allowing the tap water to flow through the engine's cooling system to clean the radiator until clear water comes out of the radiator; 4. After draining the water, close the radiator drain valve and add antifreeze to the radiator's filling port until it is full; 5. Open the lid of the liquid storage tank and add antifreeze until it reaches the higher mark line.
I've been driving for over a decade and always paid close attention to coolant maintenance, especially in summer. Many people think coolant only prevents freezing in winter, which is completely wrong. During summer, engine temperatures soar, often 10+ degrees higher than normal. Coolant has a much higher boiling point than plain water at high temperatures, effectively preventing the cooling system from boiling over. I've personally seen cars with water-based cooling suddenly overheat and stall in city traffic jams during summer - repairs are both troublesome and expensive. The additives in coolant also prevent corrosion, protecting the radiator and water pump from rust to avoid leakage-induced breakdowns. Modern vehicles use precision cooling systems, so I recommend changing coolant every two years and checking levels before summer. This simple maintenance helps engines maintain optimal operating temperatures during heatwaves, saving significant repair costs.
