![]() ![]() If your car is topped up with premium coolant/antifreeze like Prestone, protection is guaranteed for a minimum of 10 years, which can save you a lot of time and money in the long term.īut if you aren’t sure when the coolant/antifreeze was last changed in your car, or you’ve recently bought a new used car, it’s important to test it to make sure the engine is protected. Sure, a mechanic will look at the level as part of an annual service, but it’s not changed regularly like oil. A lot of testers measure alcohol only, but this doesn’t tell you all you need to know about the level of protection your coolant is offering.Ĭoolant/antifreeze can often go unchecked for long periods. ![]() Tip – when buying a coolant/antifreeze tester, make sure you get one that measures ethylene glycol. What is the freeze protection level and how does it look? If there are any signs of dirt or particles or its protection is fading, it’s worth replacing it. Close the reservoir cap while you check the coolant to prevent dirt getting in the system. Using a coolant/antifreeze tester, take a small sample from the reservoir.It’s vitally important that you do this when the engine is cold, otherwise you risk burning yourself from steam. Open the reservoir cap to take a sample of coolant/antifreeze. ![]() Is it topped up to the ‘max’ fill line? What does it look like?
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