John Deere Maintenance Monday: Checking antifreeze
Living the Country Life Radio Program with Betsy Freese
Radio interview source: Richard Kershner, product manager, John Deere
In this edition of Maintenance Monday, we're answering a question from Al in Kansas. He's wondering how to check the antifreeze on his tractor to make sure it's good to go for the winter.
John Deere Product Manager Richard Kershner says antifreeze prevents the engine from overheating in the summer. In the winter, it keeps water from freezing up in the radiator. Use a tool called a hydrometer to make sure you have the right level of temperature protection. This device tells you the freeze point of the fluid, and whether or not it's up to snuff for the winter season.
Kershner says you also have to make sure that the fluid levels are where they should be.
"A good way to check if you have enough is to take a look at the overflow bottle, then remove the radiator cap itself and take a peek in there and make sure that you have some coolant," Kershner says. "Just make sure that the engine is cool when you check."
Even if there's antifreeze in the overflow bottle, it could be residual liquid, and the actual level might be down from where it should be in the radiator. If that's the case, it's okay to top it off with fresh antifreeze.
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