How to Check Your Antifreeze

Purchase the right type of coolant for your vehicle

• Your owner’s manual is the best place to find the exact type of coolant your vehicle needs. If you don’t have the manual, try looking it up online, or call a certified dealer to determine what type and formula of coolant you need. Vehicle manufacturers almost always have suggested coolant types and colors, so be sure you take the time to get this right.
• Purchase a few jugs of antifreeze for your vehicle. If you’re not buying pre-diluted antifreeze, pick up with the same volume of distilled water  Different vehicles need different amounts of coolant, but five liters is about average.
• Don’t rely on color alone when buying coolant. Although colors can be a helpful indicator, different brands of antifreeze often use different color coding systems. That makes it too easy to buy the wrong stuff if you don’t read the label.