Seeing the word "antifreeze", many drivers will subconsciously think that antifreeze is only needed in winter and not at all in summer. What is the truth?
Do you need anti-freezing in summer?
The answer is: yes! The full name of antifreeze is antifreeze coolant, which plays an important role in cooling in summer. In summer, antifreeze can effectively prevent boiling and avoid the phenomenon of "boiling" in the car. In summer, cars have low heat dissipation and are often in a high temperature state. In order to ensure the normal cooling of the engine, it is recommended to check the remaining amount of antifreeze.
How to check the remaining amount of antifreeze?
After the car is turned off (2~3 hours) and cooled, open the hood, find the antifreeze tank next to the engine, and observe the height of antifreeze with naked eyes. This is normal if the liquid height is between the maximum and minimum values. If antifreeze is found below the lowest line, to ensure safety, it is recommended to go to a franchise store and ask someone to fill it up.
How to choose antifreeze?
Antifreeze can be selected according to the season. Pay attention to freezing point in winter. Car owners and friends can choose the freezing point lower than the local minimum temperature 15℃, which can prevent the water tank or radiator from being damaged by parking in winter. Summer focuses on boiling point. Generally, the boiling point of antifreeze is around 100℃, while the water temperature of some engines can reach 1 10℃. Choosing antifreeze with high boiling point can avoid the influence of high engine water temperature on normal running of vehicles.
Antifreeze is an essential part of automobile maintenance. If you want your car to serve you for a long time, you need to use antifreeze to maintain your car in all seasons.