Learning how to drive a car includes learning about checking coolant. A small leak in a cooling system when driving a car will cause the liquid to leak out. This will cause your car to over heat and can damage the engine. It is important to know how to check your coolant and replenish it. Your learn to drive program should include this as an exercise.
Generally speaking, coolant is a green or orange liquid that’s sometimes called antifreeze. Without it, your engine could seize- and that’s a very expensive repair. Be sure to practice checking the level of the liquid. (Your owner’s manual will show you how.) Make this a part of your Learn to Drive checklist.
Furthermore, engine temperature will increase if your coolant level is too low. If your engine temperature light goes on pull the car to the side of the road and turn it off. Do not continue driving a car with an over-heating engine. You will cause severe damage.
Usually, the coolant level of your vehicle is monitored. If it drops below the critical level a warning light will come on. Check your engine temperature. If the engine in not over heating yet stop ASAP and add some more.
In the event that you see a pool of greenish fluid under your car after it has been parked, have it checked by a mechanic right away. If you can’t do that, check the levels yourself. Then, If it’s low, add coolant and then take it to a mechanic right away.
