S suicra05 Registered User Messages 256 8 Jan 2010 #1 Hi, How often do you need to change antifreeze in the car? If you forget when you last changed it, should you top it up during this cold weather?
Hi, How often do you need to change antifreeze in the car? If you forget when you last changed it, should you top it up during this cold weather?
P pudds Registered User Messages 1,749 8 Jan 2010 #2 Usually every two years it should be flushed out and replaced. If you can't replace it now, then top up, it will help a bit, you've just reminded me to do the same.
Usually every two years it should be flushed out and replaced. If you can't replace it now, then top up, it will help a bit, you've just reminded me to do the same.
P paulregan Registered User Messages 15 15 Jan 2010 #3 Most garages can check your coolant takes a few seconds
P pudds Registered User Messages 1,749 15 Jan 2010 #4 I see we can also get 5yr anti freeze I havent changed my coolant for about 4yrs I'd say and lucky enuf had no problems this winter.
I see we can also get 5yr anti freeze I havent changed my coolant for about 4yrs I'd say and lucky enuf had no problems this winter.
