How to completely drain antifreeze from a Chevrolet Lanos

must be replaced every 40,000 (km)

mileage
If this is not done, then the antifreeze completely loses its properties
. This moment entails the formation of corrosion in the cooling circuit, engine overheating and many other consequences. The following signs indicate the need to replace antifreeze:

• started turning on frequently
• The density of antifreeze has decreased significantly (density is measured with a hydrometer)
• The coolant has changed color (to a shade of rust)

It is worth noting that all coolants have pronounced carcinogenic properties. Ethylene glycol-based liquid is especially toxic. Its closest analogue is propylene glycol, it is less harmful to the human body

, but costs much more than ethylene glycol.

It should be separately noted that when replacing the coolant, it is strictly forbidden to simply pour the “working off” onto open ground

.
Old antifreeze is disposed of by flushing it into the centralized sewerage system
(does not apply to service stations, only to private craftsmen).

What will you need to replace antifreeze in Daewoo Lanos?

Let's start with the fact that this work belongs to the light category

. Even a beginner who has only recently received a driver’s license can change service fluids in a Daewoo Lanos.

When replacing antifreeze, the technician will need:

1. A set of keys
2. Screwdriver Set
3. Pliers
4. Jack
5. Watering can
6. Container for draining "working off"
7. Distilled water (at least 20 l)

Experts strongly recommend using a half mask with a respirator when replacing antifreeze

, which eliminates not only mechanical suspension, but also vapors of volatile liquids. Let me remind you that antifreeze (especially ethylene glycol) is a strong carcinogen that causes cancer.

Regarding the choice of antifreeze, it is best to take concentrate

, which must be diluted with distilled water in a 1:1 ratio.
The fact is that when flushing the cooling system, up to 2 liters of washing water remain in the channels
.
It is impossible to completely drain all the liquid due to the design features of Daewoo Lanos. The cooling system is designed for 7 liters, but only 5 liters fit into the tank when replacing coolant
. And if you pour 5 liters of ready-made antifreeze, it will be noticeably diluted by the 2 liters of water that remain after flushing the cooling system.

Concentrate dilution proportions:

3.5 liters of coolant concentrate and 1.5 liters of distilled water (2 liters of water are already in the cooling system).

How much antifreeze does the cooling system of Chevrolet and Daewoo Lanos hold?

Before you replace the coolant with Lanos 1.5, you will need to initially purchase the required amount of refrigerant. For each car model, the amount of coolant is different. The required amount of antifreeze is indicated directly in the technical documentation for the car.

The capacity of the cooling system for Lanos, Sense and Chance is 7 liters. This is exactly the amount of coolant that will need to be purchased in advance before replacing it. However, during the replacement process, you may encounter the fact that some of the liquid being poured will remain - approximately 1.5-2 liters. This is due to the fact that it is almost impossible to drain all the liquid from the system. That is why 5 liters of new antifreeze (3.5 liter concentrate) is enough, poured into the engine cooling system of Chevrolet, Daewoo and ZAZ Lanos.

Antifreeze replacement process

• We drive the car into an area with an inspection hole and turn off the car.
• It is advisable to jack up the rear right side
  (as for removing a wheel) and place a stand on it.
• We look into the cabin and set the heater
  to the MAX position so that the liquid also drains from the stove.

• Open the hood and unscrew the coolant expansion cap
  .

​

• We climb into the hole and remove the protection
  .

​

• We place a container under the plug to drain the antifreeze, unscrew the plug
  (in the lower corner on the driver's side) and carefully
  drain the entire contents of the cooling system
  . Some craftsmen do not remove the crankcase protection, but in this case, the “working off” may not drain neatly, past the container, splashing on the sides.

​

• We remove the coolant from the throttle body fitting
  to drain the coolant more completely.

​

• Now it is necessary to clean the cooling system channels.
• We tighten the radiator cap.
• We look under the hood and remove the pipes on the expansion tank for antifreeze, unscrew the expansion tank mounting bolts (2 pieces). the tank needs to
  be rinsed thoroughly. Please note that it is highly advisable to drain the water after washing the tank into a centralized sewer system, and not into a flowerbed or garden.
• We put the tank in place and connect the pipes to it.

​

• (fits approximately 5 liters). Please note that when water flows out of the throttle body pipe, you need to place it on the fitting and fix it, that is, put it in place, and add water to the MAX mark. We twist it.

​

• We put the car on the handbrake, put the gear in neutral and start the car. We pull the throttle cable, putting a load on the engine. We wait until the radiator forced cooling fan starts working. His work will hint at the boiling of water in the system. We turn off the car. We wait about 1 hour for the liquid to cool and drain the water
  . It is also advisable to pour it into a centralized sewer.

​

• We fill the tank with distilled water again. We start the car again, but no longer pull the throttle cable. We wait 3-5 minutes and drain the water
  . We repeat this procedure 2-3 more times. That's it, we can assume that the engine cooling system has been cleaned.
• We dilute the coolant concentrate with distilled water
  . For 3.5 (l) of concentrate, use no more than 1.5 (l) of distilled water, since there is always about 2 (l) of liquid left in the system.
• We remove the stand from under the rear wheel, install the crankcase protection, and do a test drive.

Additional Information

During the process of changing the coolant, an air lock may form in the cooling system. To remove it, you need to open the cap of the antifreeze expansion tank while idling (don’t forget to apply the handbrake and put it in neutral). In this case, you can change the throttle by pulling the throttle cable. After working in this way for 1-2 minutes, close the lid of the tank. All. you can hit the road.

While driving, the car engine becomes very hot. If the temperature is too high, the motor will fail. According to statistics, about 40% of all power unit breakdowns are associated with overheating. The cooling system, which runs on a special liquid - antifreeze or antifreeze, protects against too high temperatures. That is why it is important to constantly monitor its condition. During replacement, many car enthusiasts try to drain the coolant completely. Why and how to do this?

What is needed to replace antifreeze on Chevrolet and Daewoo Lanos

Before carrying out work on replacing antifreeze and antifreeze on Lanos, you should make sure that you have the necessary tools. The replacement procedure is not difficult, and there is no need to go to a car service center to carry out the replacement. Even a beginner can cope with this task by first preparing the necessary equipment, materials and tools. To replace the refrigerant on Lanos, you should make sure you have the following tools:

1. Set of keys and screwdrivers
2. Pliers
3. Jack
4. A container for draining old fluid of at least 5 liters. Draining refrigerant into the ground is strictly prohibited, as this is harmful to the environment. After draining the liquid into the container, it should be disposed of. Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol, which contributes to the development of cancer.

The materials you will need are antifreeze or antifreeze in the required quantity. If the antifreeze is not diluted, then distilled water is purchased separately. To flush the system, you will need a can of special liquid (reagent), which is poured into the system, mixed with the old refrigerant.

Considering the fact that 1.5-2 liters of water remains in the system after draining, which is due to the design of the engine system, when using concentrate you will need to dilute it in the following amount:

• Mix 3.5 liters of concentrate with 1.5 liters of distilled water
• You cannot use ordinary water to dilute the concentrate, as it freezes at subzero temperatures.

Why do you need to change the coolant periodically?

The operation of transport is associated with a constant decrease in the quality of coolants. At first they perform their functions normally, then, when subjected to stress, they cannot reduce the temperature normally. When heated, the substance foams and settles on metal components. Because of this they rust. If you do not fix the problem in time, you will have to repair the cylinder block, and this is serious money!

Each car manufacturer sets certain time intervals at which it is recommended to change the coolant. They must be followed, otherwise there is a risk of serious malfunctions. In addition, it needs to be changed when installing new cooling elements. However, even here you can encounter problems - in some cases the substance does not leave the system completely.

Antifreeze leaving the system may be significantly contaminated

Why doesn't the antifreeze drain completely?

This can happen for several reasons:

• incorrect execution of the draining procedure;
• the appearance of air jams in the system.
• prolonged exposure to severe frosts;
• features of the location of the pipelines - some of them are located below the drain hole, so that the substance physically cannot be removed by conventional methods.

As a result, some of the spoiled substance remains in important parts of the engine and spoils the performance of the newly filled fluid. This reduces the efficiency of the power unit and gradually disables it.

What to do

The process for removing old antifreeze depends on the car model. For an exact description of the procedure, see the manufacturer's instructions, but the principles are the same everywhere.

It is important! Before starting work, the vehicle should be placed on a flat, horizontal surface. This way you will achieve normal flow of the substance through the pipelines and channels of the cooling system, which means that fewer polluting components will remain in them. If you neglect the correct location of the transport, you will have to spend much more time and effort on the procedure.

In most modern cars, the cooling system circuit is equipped with a drain plug. You simply take it out, and the bulk of the substance is removed from the pipelines. It is almost always located at the bottom of the radiator, but other options are possible.

Some machines are not equipped with a drain plug. They cause more hassle, but the process is still simple. You only need to remove one of the cooling system pipes located below - the one connected to the radiator.

Prepare the engine and drain the coolant

Attention! Under no circumstances should you start the process when the engines are hot. A recently shut down power unit heats up the antifreeze and increases pressure. High pressure means that the substance cannot boil. By opening air into the system, you cause the pressure to drop to atmospheric levels. The result may be a sharp, hot stream of steam that causes burns.

Start work only after the engine has cooled down. You need to unscrew the cap of the expansion tank, open the cap or disconnect the pipe and wait until the main part of the substance comes out.

The big yellow plug needs to be unscrewed.

This will get rid of almost all the liquid, but some of it will be below the drain hole. The substance in the heater radiator cannot be removed in this way. We have to resort to additional procedures.

Complete removal

Substance from a number of areas cannot leave the system on its own due to physical reasons. Many cooling elements have a special angle of inclination - to clean them you will have to create additional pressure.

What is the procedure?

1. Turn on the interior heating to maximum power - this will open the drain mechanism of this system.
2. Unscrew the cap of the expansion tank.
3. Find the plug for draining the antifreeze from the radiator and remove it - only carefully, otherwise the substance will get on the generator.
4. Start the engine for 2 minutes.
   

   Attention! Never let it run without coolant for more than two minutes - this will lead to serious damage.

5. Liquid will begin to come out. If two minutes have passed and it is still leaking, turn off the engine and let it cool. After about 15 minutes (not earlier!) repeat the procedure.
6. When everything is complete, close the plugs and return the pipe to its place. That's it, you can fill in new antifreeze or antifreeze.

There is a small plug that also needs to be unscrewed.

To completely remove fluid from the engine, we resort to the following procedures:

1. Using a spanner wrench, unscrew the drain plug in the cylinder block - it is located below the ignition unit;
2. We wait about 10 minutes until all the substance is removed;
3. We check the condition of the plug - it is better to replace worn seals;
4. We tighten the plug.

Follow safety precautions!

Safety precautions! Do not pour antifreeze or antifreeze onto the ground - the smell of a dangerous substance can attract animals and curious children. Be sure to pour it into well-closing containers, which are then transported to specially designated places.

How to drain all the antifreeze from Lanos

Owners of Daewoo Lanos are faced with a problem when draining antifreeze. The fact is that there is no plug on the block of this machine. You'll have to resort to additional tricks.

You will need the following tools:

• a screwdriver or pliers - it’s better to take both;
• a container into which waste liquid is to be collected;
• socket wrench to “10”;
• jack;
• watering can.

We place the car on a flat horizontal surface and wait for the engine to cool completely. We can start.

With the onset of the autumn-winter period, many motorists are wondering: what is the condition of the coolant

(
antifreeze
or
antifreeze
) in their car, is it time to replace the coolant, what to pour into the engine cooling system - antifreeze
or
antifreeze
and
, of course, many car enthusiasts are concerned with the question, is it possible to replace the coolant with their own hands?
You will find answers to all these questions in this article. It will describe the process of replacing antifreeze in a Daewoo

Lanos
car .
To begin with, we decide on the type of coolant. According to the automaker's instructions,
antifreeze (ethylene glycol based)

must be poured Daewoo Lanos .
We follow the instructions and do not try to use antifreeze or, God forbid, water. Why shouldn't you use antifreeze?
Please read the article and remove this issue from the agenda.

1. According to the manufacturer's recommendation, the coolant should be changed after 4 years of vehicle operation or after 40,000 km. mileage
2. Low density of coolant (in our case, it is antifreeze
   ). But for this you will have to acquire a special hydrometer.
3. Antifreeze color that is not natural - discolored, dark or brown - is a clear sign of coolant
   .

Further. How much antifreeze should I buy? Here again we return to the instructions from the manufacturer. It is different for each car. For example, for our Lanos

, indicated volume is 7 liters.
But, based on personal experience, I can recommend buying 5 liters of antifreeze, which will be enough for you. I’ll explain why exactly five liters. Daewoo Lanos
car engine , which does not have a drain plug on the block, it will not be possible to completely drain the antifreeze!
With all the tricks discussed below, coolant remains in the engine block. So, there is no point in taking the full amount of antifreeze. a brand of antifreeze
, since the choice in markets and stores is very large and no one will insure you against buying a counterfeit with a sticker of the recommended brand. If you have acquaintances or friends at a car market or auto shop, you can consult with them. If not, please show quality certificates of the goods being sold.

After we have decided on the volume and brand of antifreeze, we check the availability of the necessary tools for replacing antifreeze in a Daewoo Lanos car

. You will need: pliers or a screwdriver (depending on the clamps installed on the hoses), a container for draining old coolant, a 10" socket wrench (to remove the expansion tank - if it is dirty) and a jack (you will find out what it is used for). later), a watering can for a “neat” fill of antifreeze is welcome.

1. We carry out replacement only on a “cold” engine. Place the car on a flat surface. We find the drain plug in the lower left corner of the radiator (photo 1) and unscrew it (photo 2).

2. Place a container to drain the liquid and unscrew the plug on the filler neck of the expansion tank (photo 3).

3. For better drainage and subsequent “high-quality” filling of antifreeze, using a screwdriver (photo 5) or pliers (photo 4) remove the hose from the throttle assembly fitting.

4. It has already been said above that on the engine block of a Daewoo Lanos

There is no drain plug and it is impossible to drain all the liquid. But, as they say, you can try to drain as much antifreeze as possible. To do this, you need to lift the rear or front right wheel of the car using a jack. This will help squeeze a little more coolant out of the engine.

5. If the coolant is contaminated, then the engine cooling system should be flushed with water. To do this: tighten the drain valve on the radiator and, using a watering can, pour water into the expansion tank, fill until water flows from the removed hose of the throttle assembly. Afterwards, put on the hose, tighten the filler plug of the expansion tank and start the car engine. Let it run for a few minutes, turn it off and drain the water. We repeat the procedure until clean water flows from the cooling system. Often, the expansion tank itself can be very dirty. It can also be washed. To do this, you need to remove it, use pliers (disconnect the three pipes from the expansion barrel) and unscrew the two nuts with a “10” socket wrench. Remove it and wash it with water.

5. Fill in new antifreeze

to the “MAX” mark on the expansion tank. For better filling of the cooling system, it is recommended to squeeze the radiator pipes by hand during the filling process (photo 6). We start the engine and let it run until the fan turns on. Then we turn off the engine and check the fluid level in the expansion tank, if necessary, add antifreeze to the “MAX” mark.

If, after a certain period of time, the antifreeze you poured in loses color, for example (a fairly common case) it turns brown, then you can be congratulated on purchasing a fake antifreeze. It is advisable to replace such antifreeze as soon as possible.

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Flushing the cooling system yourself

If the antifreeze is changed for the first time, the system should be flushed. Otherwise, accumulated dirt in the system will interfere with the operation of the new coolant.

Water is used to flush the system. You need to buy distilled water. It is not recommended to use tap liquid. Reason: the presence of microorganisms and substances that cause corrosion on metal elements.

Instructions for flushing the cooling system:

• After draining the waste liquid, tighten the drain plug. Pour about 5 liters of distilled water into the filler hole. Water is poured in until it begins to flow out of the previously disconnected hose. Afterwards, install the pipe back and close the expansion tank with a lid;
• Start the car engine and wait about 5 minutes;
• Stop the engine and drain the water from the cooling system. The color of the water will indicate the state of precipitation in the system. If the water is dirty, the procedure is repeated until the drained water from the system is clean;
• Most of the sediment is formed in the cistern. It is recommended to unscrew it using a 10 mm wrench and rinse it with clean water.

Adding new coolant

After completing the above steps and installing all the plugs back, the process of filling in new coolant follows. When filling, pay attention to the MAX mark on the expansion tank reservoir. The liquid must reach this point.

The filling process takes a long time, but it can be accelerated by simultaneously compressing the system pipes. Thanks to such manipulations, air jams do not form. After reaching the maximum mark, screw on the cap of the expansion tank and start the car engine for a few minutes. Then check the fluid level again and top up if necessary. The process of replacing antifreeze in a Chevrolet Lanos can be considered complete.

The Chevrolet Lanos belongs to the inexpensive segment, so many car enthusiasts try to carry out maintenance themselves. Periodic replacement of antifreeze is also required maintenance.

Replacing coolant (antifreeze) in a Daewoo Lanos car (Daewoo Lanos)

With the onset of the autumn-winter period, many motorists are wondering: what is the condition of the coolant (antifreeze or antifreeze) in their car, is it time to replace the coolant, what to pour into the engine cooling system - antifreeze or antifreeze and, of course, many motorists I'm wondering if it's possible to replace the coolant yourself? You will find answers to all these questions in this article. It will describe the process of replacing antifreeze in a Daewoo Lanos car. To begin with, we decide on the type of coolant. According to the automaker's instructions, antifreeze (ethylene glycol based) must be poured into the Daewoo Lanos car. We follow the instructions and do not try to use antifreeze or, God forbid, water. Why shouldn't you use antifreeze?

1. According to the manufacturer's recommendation, the coolant should be changed after 4 years of vehicle operation or after 40,000 km. mileage
2. Low density of coolant (in our case, it is antifreeze). But for this you will have to acquire a special hydrometer.
3. The non-natural color of antifreeze - discolored, dark or brown color - is a clear sign of a “disease” of the coolant.

Further. How much antifreeze should I buy? Here again we return to the instructions from the manufacturer. It is different for each car. For example, for our Lanos car, the volume is 7 liters. But, based on personal experience, I can recommend buying 5 liters of antifreeze, which will be enough for you. I’ll explain why exactly five liters. Due to the design features of the Daewoo Lanos car engine, which does not have a drain plug on the block, it will not be possible to completely drain the antifreeze! With all the tricks discussed below, coolant remains in the engine block. So, there is no point in taking the full amount of antifreeze. I will not recommend a brand of antifreeze, since the choice in markets and stores is very large and no one will insure you against buying a counterfeit with a sticker of the recommended brand. If you have acquaintances or friends at a car market or auto shop, you can consult with them. If not, please show quality certificates of the goods being sold.

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Lanos, Sens, Chance - how to quickly drain antifreeze

Lanos

, Sense, Chance - how to quickly
drain antifreeze
.

After we have decided on the volume and brand of antifreeze, we check the availability of the necessary tools to replace antifreeze in a Daewoo Lanos car. You will need: pliers or a screwdriver (depending on the clamps installed on the hoses), a container for draining old coolant, a 10" socket wrench (to remove the expansion tank - if it is dirty) and a jack (you will find out what it is used for). later), a watering can for a “neat” fill of antifreeze is welcome.

1. We carry out replacement only on a “cold” engine. Place the car on a flat surface. We find the drain plug in the lower left corner of the radiator (photo 1) and unscrew it (photo 2).

2. Place a container to drain the liquid and unscrew the plug on the filler neck of the expansion tank (photo 3).

3. For better drainage and subsequent “high-quality” filling of antifreeze, using a screwdriver (photo 5) or pliers (photo 4) remove the hose from the throttle assembly fitting.

4. It has already been said above that there is no drain plug on the engine block of the Daewoo Lanos car and it is not possible to drain all the liquid. But, as they say, you can try to drain as much antifreeze as possible. To do this, you need to lift the rear or front right wheel of the car using a jack. This will help squeeze a little more coolant out of the engine.

5. If the coolant is contaminated, then the engine cooling system should be flushed with water. To do this: tighten the drain valve on the radiator and, using a watering can, pour water into the expansion tank, fill until water flows from the removed hose of the throttle assembly. Afterwards, put on the hose, tighten the filler plug of the expansion tank and start the car engine. Let it run for a few minutes, turn it off and drain the water. We repeat the procedure until clean water flows from the cooling system. Often, the expansion tank itself can be very dirty. It can also be washed. To do this, you need to remove it, use pliers (disconnect the three pipes from the expansion barrel) and unscrew the two nuts with a “10” socket wrench. Remove it and wash it with water.

5. Fill with new antifreeze up to the “MAX” mark on the expansion tank. For better filling of the cooling system, it is recommended to squeeze the radiator pipes by hand during the filling process (photo 6). We start the engine and let it run until the fan turns on. Then we turn off the engine and check the fluid level in the expansion tank, if necessary, add antifreeze to the “MAX” mark.

If, after a certain period of time, the antifreeze you poured in loses color, for example (a fairly common case) it turns brown, then you can be congratulated on purchasing a fake antifreeze. It is advisable to replace such antifreeze as soon as possible.

With the onset of cold weather, a large number of car enthusiasts think about the condition of the coolant in the car and decide, if necessary, to replace it.

Replacing coolant on Lanos and the necessary tools

If your vehicle's coolant reservoir looks like this, then replacement is necessary.

After deciding on the quantity and brand of liquid, you should prepare the tools. Required:

1. Screwdriver.
2. Pliers.
3. Capacity.
4. The key is "10".
5. Jack.
6. Watering can.

Instructions and exact algorithm

1. Replacement is carried out only on a cold engine.
   The car must first be placed on a level surface. Next, there is a plug at the bottom of the radiator and it unscrews. Place the car on a level surface and wait until the engine cools down.
2. The fill plug on the radiator is unscrewed.
   The coolant drain plug is indicated by an arrow.
3. Place a container under the drained stream of liquid.

   

   Be prepared to see such a "kaku".

4. In order for the liquid to drain more intensively, the clamp should be removed from the throttle assembly.
   We removed the pipe so that the antifreeze would drain faster.
5. Since there is no drain plug on the engine block itself, it will not be possible to drain all the antifreeze from it. To improve the process and try to drain more fluid, you can jack up the rear right wheel. This will help drain most of the fluid from the block.
6. If the liquid is dirty, it is recommended to flush the system.
   To do this, tighten the cap on the radiator and pour water into it. Then you need to start the engine and let it run for 5-10 minutes. The water is then drained in the same way as liquid. The procedure should be repeated until clean water flows from the system. But the expansion tank itself may also be contaminated. To wash it you will need to dismantle it. If after draining the coolant you see such dirt, then flushing the cooling system is necessary.
7. Antifreeze is filled up to the “Max” mark on the tank.
   In order for the liquid to be better distributed throughout the system, the pipes must be pressed during the filling process. Fill in new antifreeze.
8. After filling, the engine must be allowed to idle until the fan turns on.
   After this, you should check the fluid level again. It should be at the “Max” label. If necessary, topping up is done. We control the risks.

Video about how antifreeze is drained from a Chevrolet Lanos

Antifreeze for Daewoo Lanos

If you are the owner of a Daewoo Lanos, then you should understand that the coolant must be based on ethylene glycol, so any antifreeze or water is out of the question. Let's first look at the reasons why it is necessary to replace antifreeze:

Low coolant density; antifreeze has changed its natural color, becoming brown, dark or discolored; Since the last antifreeze change, the car has driven 40,000 kilometers, or 4 years have passed since then.

To replace antifreeze in Daewoo Lanos, according to the instructions, 7 liters of liquid are required, but we can say with confidence that five is enough. This is due to the fact that the car does not have a drain plug on the block, so it is impossible to completely drain the antifreeze. If antifreeze has already been purchased, then it is enough to assemble the necessary set of tools and you can get to work.

Expert opinion

Ruslan Konstantinov

Automotive expert. Graduated from Izhevsk State Technical University named after M.T. Kalashnikov, specializing in “Operation of transport and technological machines and complexes.” More than 10 years of professional car repair experience.

For Lanos, as for any other passenger car, the cooling system uses antifreeze, which not only removes excess heat from the engine, but also acts as a lubricant for all elements of the ODS. When choosing antifreeze, it should be taken into account that liquids may differ by brand (different additives): regular antifreeze; hybrid: carboxylate; lobrid. If you need to mix coolants, you need to choose similar brands, not colors. Manufacturers can use a variety of colors; there are no clear regulations in this regard. It is not recommended to use water; it boils already at 100°C and does not have lubricating properties, and scale may form after boiling. Antifreeze is replaced in the following cases: its service life has come to an end; leaks due to damaged pipes or as a result of overheating; repair or replacement of engine cooling system elements. On average, depending on the brand, antifreeze should be changed every 3-5 years or with a mileage of 150 to 250 thousand km. Using the liquid longer is fraught with consequences; in hot weather it will boil, and in winter the risk of freezing increases. Do you understand that it’s time to change the antifreeze? can be done in several ways: using special test strips; by changes in color and consistency; by the presence of foreign impurities; using special instruments (refractometers). /expert_bq]

What type of coolant is filled in the Chevrolet Lanos

When completely replacing the coolant, Chevrolet Lanos owners recommend G12 antifreeze.

First you need to decide what type of liquid to fill.

Based on the operating instructions for a Chevrolet Lanos car, you should fill it with a liquid based on ethylene glycol.

When to change

Already at 40,000 km the antifreeze will be similar to this.

But another important point is when to change the fluid in the system.

The vehicle manufacturer recommends carrying out such work after 40,000 kilometers or 4 years of operation of the car.

But these deposits were at the bottom.

Also, the fluid will require replacement if it has low density.

. An aerometer should be used for checking. When the liquid has a different color from its natural color (brown or black), this is also a sign that it will require replacement.

Coolant volume

Another important question is how much liquid should be poured into the system and, accordingly, how much to buy.

For each model, the amount of liquid may be different. For Chevrolet Lanos the volume will be 7 liters

.

From personal experience, drivers have verified that it only costs 5 liters to buy a fluid change in Lanos. This will be quite enough.

This volume is enough for the reason that, due to the design features of the vehicle, it is impossible to completely drain all the liquid from it. If all drainage requirements are met, a certain amount of liquid will necessarily remain in the block.

Which antifreeze to choose?

Regarding the brand of liquid, there is no advice here. There are now a large number of them on the market, and therefore the choice is huge. The main thing is that it corresponds to what the manufacturer recommends. When purchasing, it is important to check quality certificates or buy goods from a trusted seller.