Anti Freeze

[Manymoves]

Is there any way one can check how much anti-freeze is in the car? I know a garage would be able - on Sunday I do not think so.

[david21]

halfords do an anitifereeze 'pen' tester...about £2.......a glass tube with 3 plastic ball's inside,take a sample by suction and where the plastic ball's are positioned in the tube tells you how strong the antifreeze solution is(instuctions are on the side of tube)

[Gizmonster]

As David21 says - you can buy inexpensive kits to test the strength of the anti freeze.
If you want a quick test to see if your anti freeze is strong enough, without having to buy anything, follow the instructions on this link (about half way down the page):
http://www.askthemechanic.co.uk/maintenance/check-levels.html

[Manymoves]

hi david
Thanks for the answer. I think I would rather have a glass of wine than anti-freeze. Will visit the shop next time I am at the Mall

[Manymoves]

Hi Mr Gizmonster, thanks for the link, interesting reading. Now to hunt the kitchen drawer for a straw. Or maybe it is an excuse to go via a MacDonalds to purchase a milk shake after visiting the hospital. A milk shake is my only take-away I purchase.

[Toureman]

Thanks for the link Gismonster. great link, so simple!