antifreeze best way to use it ?

HighlandeR · 20 Dec 2009 at 14:24

Im getting conflicted answers from m8s at work, some say too top it up others say too drain it completly and put it fresh?

Any realy proper answer since im baffeled ?

jon.bda · 20 Dec 2009 at 14:37

Have your coolant tested, see if you actually need any antifreeze?.

Dogbreath · 20 Dec 2009 at 14:56

HighlandeR said:
Im getting conflicted answers from m8s at work, some say too top it up others say too drain it completly and put it fresh?

Any realy proper answer since im baffeled ?

If the car has not had a coolant change with the manufacturers recommended period (usually between 2 and 5 years), drain out the old and put in the new. If the coolant has been changed within that period and is simply low for whatever reason, then top it up with the correct water/antifreeze mix.

iaind · 20 Dec 2009 at 14:57

<Glaswegian>
Drink it
</Glaswegian>

Matt82 · 20 Dec 2009 at 15:11

proper answer... but whats the question?

how to use it? in your engine is best

*Moangroan* · 20 Dec 2009 at 19:31

jon.bda said:
Have your coolant tested, see if you actually need any antifreeze?.

GeX · 20 Dec 2009 at 21:35

Dogbreath said:
If the car has not had a coolant change with the manufacturers recommended period (usually between 2 and 5 years), drain out the old and put in the new. If the coolant has been changed within that period and is simply low for whatever reason, then top it up with the correct water/antifreeze mix.

this.

Hawk Tuah · 20 Dec 2009 at 22:15

If you are going to drain your coolant, check if you have to undo any bleed points when you refill it.