Assuming you would like a blog post on how to add antifreeze to a car:
“Where do I put antifreeze in a car?”
Adding antifreeze to your car is important to do in order to keep the engine cool during warm weather and to prevent freezing during cold weather. But before you add antifreeze you need to know where to put it in your car.
On most cars the reservoir for the antifreeze is located near the radiator. The radiator is usually located at the front of the engine compartment on the passenger side. Once you locate the radiator look for a large plastic tank that is attached to it. This is the reservoir.
The reservoir will have a fill line that indicates how much antifreeze the tank can hold. Be sure not to overfill it. If you do when the engine gets hot the excess antifreeze can expand and cause the reservoir to burst.
To add antifreeze remove the reservoir cap and then slowly pour in the antifreeze until it reaches the fill line. Be sure to use a funnel to avoid spilling.
Once you’ve added the antifreeze replace the reservoir cap and then start the engine. Let it run for a few minutes and then check the reservoir again. If the level has dropped add more antifreeze until it reaches the fill line.
Now you know where to put antifreeze in your car. Be sure to check the level regularly and top it off as needed. This will help keep your engine running smoothly all year long.
How do you know when you need more antifreeze?
You can tell by the color of the existing coolant.
If it’s brown it’s time to flush and replace it.
How often should you flush and replace your antifreeze?
Every two years or 24000 miles whichever comes first.
What happens if you don’t have enough antifreeze?
The engine will overheat which can cause serious damage.
What happens if you have too much antifreeze?
The engine will overheat and the coolant will boil.
This can cause serious damage to the engine.
How do you add antifreeze to the reservoir?
Remove the radiator cap and pour it in.
How full should you fill the reservoir?
Fill it to the “full” line on the side of the reservoir.
What is the difference between yellow and green antifreeze?
Yellow is for older cars and green is for newer cars.
What is the difference between concentrated and diluted antifreeze?
Concentrated antifreeze has a higher percentage of glycol and is used in warmer climates.
Diluted antifreeze has a lower percentage of glycol and is used in colder climates.
What is the difference between ethylene glycol and propylene glycol?
Ethylene glycol is more toxic than propylene glycol and should never be used in antifreeze.
How do you dispose of old antifreeze?
You can take it to a recycling center or a hazardous waste disposal site.
How do you know if your car has a coolant leak?
You will see a puddle of coolant under the car when it is parked.
How do you know if your car is overheating?
The temperature gauge on the dashboard will tell you.
What should you do if your car starts to overheat?
Pull over to the side of the road and turn off the engine.
What should you not do if your car starts to overheat?
Do not remove the radiator cap.
What are the symptoms of antifreeze poisoning?
Nausea vomiting dizziness and confusion.
If you think you have been poisoned call poison control immediately.
