Drivers are urged to replenish vital fluids for the winter

Motorists should remember to top up their cars with antifreeze before winter to prevent unwanted damage. If their antifreeze level is insufficient during the cold season, it can damage the engine.

According to the Express, the level of antifreeze, the car's coolant, should always be at the maximum recommended level throughout the year. And even more so in winter due to low temperatures.

According to the expert, the purpose of coolant is to prevent water from freezing in the engine cooling system in winter by lowering the freezing point of the water. This helps the engine block maintain a uniform temperature. It is also necessary to protect the engine from corrosion, promote heat transfer, and prevent rust and scale formation.

Water expands when it freezes, so without antifreeze, you can damage your car's radiator and other expensive and important engine parts, such as the engine head gasket. So, topping up your antifreeze is vital for your car before winter. And in general, drivers need to perform several vehicle maintenance checks before winter.

Vehicle maintenance checks are vital to keeping your vehicle running smoothly, and failure to perform these checks can lead to potential breakdowns.

As temperatures plummet in the winter, taking a few minutes to perform these basic checks can prevent damage to your vehicle that can be costly to repair.

Antifreeze is absolutely essential when temperatures start to drop into the sub-zero digits, as it does exactly what it says on the tin - prevent freezing in the engine. Antifreeze is essential during the winter months, but drivers should remember that engine coolant should consist of 50 percent water and 50 percent antifreeze.

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