How Fast Does Coolant Run Out? Causes, Rates, and Diagnostics

Engine coolant does not consume or burn off during normal vehicle operation because it operates inside a closed, pressurized system. In a healthy vehicle, engine coolant should never run out; instead, it lasts between 3 and 10 years (or 30,000 to 150,000 miles) before chemical degradation requires a fluid flush. If your coolant level drops […]