The replacement of antifreeze (coolant) with Chery Bonus (A13) must be done at least 2 times a year: in spring and autumn. If a car drives more than 50 thousand km a year, then replacing antifreeze with Chery Bonus is best done 3 times a year.
If there is no information on how to fill in antifreeze in Chery Bonus (A13), contact our stations and we will select and fill in antifreeze of the required brand and required tolerances. In no case should you add antifreeze if you are not sure what is currently filled. If you mix antifreeze of different tolerances, then the consequences will be very sad. In the best case, the repair of the cooling system, in the worst case, the engine will have to be repaired.
The cost of replacing antifreeze:
| Type of work: | Replacement |
|---|---|
| Antifreeze replacement | from 800 rub. |
| Replacing antifreeze with flushing | from 1200 rub. |
Where to change antifreeze Chery Bonus (A13) in St. Petersburg:
If the antifreeze is suddenly gone or the level is constantly decreasing and you have to top up, immediately contact the service station. If you do not notice in time that there is little antifreeze, and the antifreeze level sensor and the engine temperature sensor are missing or not working properly in the car, the cylinder head will overheat and this again will lead to costly repairs.
When to replace:
- antifreeze constantly goes somewhere;
- cloudy color of antifreeze;
- the presence of foam, precipitation, etc. in the expansion tank;
IMPORTANT!!! Once again - if you are not sure which antifreeze is filled in, do not fill in anything there, contact a service station to replace the antifreeze.
Tosol is a brand of domestic antifreeze, developed back in 1971, which began to be produced in Tolyatti during the Soviet era. There were only 2 types of domestic antifreeze: antifreeze-40 (blue) and antifreeze-65 (red).
Antifreezes are distinguished by the additives included in it:
- Traditional antifreezes;
- Hybrid antifreeze G-11(Hybrid, "hybrid coolants", HOAT (Hybrid Organic Acid Technology));
- Carboxylate antifreezes G-12, G-12+("Carboxylate coolants", OAT (Organic Acid Technology));
- Lobrid antifreeze G-12++, G-13("Lobrid coolants" or "SOAT coolants").
If you need to add coolant to Chery Bonus (A13), then it is safe to mix antifreezes of only one type, not color. Color is just a dye. It is forbidden to pour water (even distilled) into the Chery Bonus (A13) radiator, because in the heat at a temperature of 100C the water will boil and scale will form. In cold weather, the water will freeze, the pipes and radiator Chery Bonus (A13) will simply break.
Replace the coolant with Chery Bonus (A13) for several reasons:
- Antifreeze is running out- the concentration of inhibitors in it decreases, the heat transfer decreases;
- Low level of antifreeze from leaks- its level in Chery's expansion tank must remain constant. In this case, it can leave through leaks in the joints, or cracks in the radiator, pipes.
- Decreased antifreeze level due to engine overheating- the antifreeze begins to boil, in the plug of the expansion tank of the Chery Bonus cooling system (A13) the safety valve opens, releasing antifreeze vapors into the atmosphere.
- Chery Bonus (A13) cooling system parts are being replaced or engine repair
Signs by which the state of used antifreeze in Chery Bonus (A13) is determined:
- Test strip results;
- Measurement of antifreeze in Chery Bonus (A13) with a refractometer or hydrometer;
- Change in color shade: for example, it was green, it became rusty or yellow, as well as turbidity, fading;
- The presence of chips, chips, scale, foam.
Flushing the Chery Bonus (A13) cooling system before filling in new antifreeze completely removes the protective layer and remnants of the old antifreeze, this is necessary when switching from one type to another. To flush the Chery Bonus (A13) radiator, use a special agent, which is often diluted with water in accordance with the instructions. The finished flush is poured into the expansion tank of the Chery Bonus radiator (A13) with the engine turned off. It must first be warmed up to operating temperature so that the thermostat opens and the antifreeze begins to circulate through a large circle of the cooling system.
The engine is then started and allowed to idle for 30 minutes. Drain the flushing liquid. The operation is repeated depending on the composition of the outflowing liquid. The flushing mixture can be used only in the first run, in subsequent runs - distilled water. The time for replacing antifreeze with Chery Bonus (A13) is from half an hour, with flushing - up to 1.5 hours.
Antifreeze for Chery Bonus 3
The table shows the type and color of the required antifreeze for pouring into Chery Bonus 3,produced from 2013 to 2020.
| Year | Engine | Type | Color | Lifetime | Featured Manufacturers |
| 2013 | petrol, diesel | G12++ | red | 5 to 7 years old | Freecor QR, Freecor DSC, Glysantin G 40, FEBI |
| 2014 | petrol, diesel | G12++ | red | 5 to 7 years old | FEBI, VAG, Castrol Radicool Si OAT |
| 2015 | petrol, diesel | G12++ | red | 5 to 7 years old | Frostschutzmittel A, FEBI, VAG |
| 2016 | petrol, diesel | G12++ | red | 5 to 7 years old | MOTUL, VAG, Castrol Radicool Si OAT, |
| 2017 | petrol, diesel | G12++ | red | 5 to 7 years old | Freecor QR, Freecor DSC, FEBI, Zerex G |
| 2018 | petrol, diesel | G12++ | red | 5 to 7 years old | VAG, FEBI, Freecor QR, Zerex G |
| 2019 | petrol, diesel | G12++ | red | 5 to 7 years old | MOTUL, VAG, Glysantin G 40, FEBI |
| 2020 | petrol, diesel | G12++ | red | 5 to 7 years old | MOTUL, Glysantin G 40, FEBI, VAG |
When buying, you need to know the shade - Color And Type antifreeze, valid for the year of manufacture of your Bonus 3. Select the manufacturer of your choice. Do not forget - each type of fluid has its own lifespan. 
For example: for Chery Bonus (3rd generation) 2013, with a gasoline or diesel engine type, suitable - lobrid class of antifreeze, type G12 ++ with shades of red. The approximate next replacement period of which will be 7 years. If possible, check the selected fluid against the requirements of the vehicle manufacturer's specifications and service intervals. It is important to know Each type of liquid has its own color. There are rare cases when a type is tinted with a different color.
The color of red antifreeze can be from purple to light pink (green and yellow have the same principles). 
Mix liquid from different manufacturers - Can if their types match the blending conditions. G11 can be mixed with G11 analogues
G11 must not be mixed with G12
G11 can be mixed with G12+
G11 can be mixed with G12++
G11 can be mixed G13
G12 can be mixed with G12 analogues
G12 must not be mixed with G11
G12 can be mixed with G12+
G12 must not be mixed with G12++
G12 must not be mixed with G13
G12+, G12++ and G13 can be mixed together
It is not allowed to mix Antifreeze with Antifreeze. No way! Antifreeze and Antifreeze - very different in quality. Antifreeze is the trade name for the traditional type (TL) of an old-style coolant. At the end of the service life - the liquid completely discolors or becomes very dull. Before replacing one type of fluid with another, flush the car radiator with plain water. . Additionally
Antifreeze for Chery Very
The table shows the type and color of the required antifreeze for pouring into Chery Very,produced from 2011 to 2014.
| Year | Engine | Type | Color | Lifetime | Featured Manufacturers |
| 2011 | petrol, diesel | G12+ | red | 5 years | Havoline, AWM, G-Energy, Freecor |
| 2012 | petrol, diesel | G12+ | red | 5 years | Frostschutzmittel A, VAG, FEBI, Zerex G |
| 2013 | petrol, diesel | G12++ | red | 5 to 7 years old | Freecor QR, Freecor DSC, Glysantin G 40, FEBI |
| 2014 | petrol, diesel | G12++ | red | 5 to 7 years old | FEBI, VAG, Castrol Radicool Si OAT |
When buying, you need to know the shade - Color And Type antifreeze, valid for the year of manufacture of your Very. Select the manufacturer of your choice. Do not forget - each type of fluid has its own lifespan. For example: for Chery Very (1st generation) 2011, with a gasoline or diesel engine type, suitable - carboxylate antifreeze class, type G12 + with shades of red. The approximate next replacement period of which will be 5 years. If possible, check the selected fluid against the requirements of the vehicle manufacturer's specifications and service intervals. It is important to know Each type of liquid has its own color. There are rare cases when a type is tinted with a different color.
The color of red antifreeze can be from purple to light pink (green and yellow have the same principles). Mix liquid from different manufacturers - Can if their types match the blending conditions. G11 can be mixed with G11 analogues
G11 must not be mixed with G12
G11 can be mixed with G12+
G11 can be mixed with G12++
G11 can be mixed G13
G12 can be mixed with G12 analogues
G12 must not be mixed with G11
G12 can be mixed with G12+
G12 must not be mixed with G12++
G12 must not be mixed with G13
G12+, G12++ and G13 can be mixed together
It is not allowed to mix Antifreeze with Antifreeze. No way! Antifreeze and Antifreeze - very different in quality. Antifreeze is the trade name for the traditional type (TL) of an old-style coolant. At the end of the service life - the liquid completely discolors or becomes very dull. Before replacing one type of fluid with another, flush the car radiator with plain water.
Antifreeze is a special liquid that does not freeze at low temperatures, designed to regulate the temperature regime of a car engine. In addition, the action of the coolant is aimed at preventing the formation of corrosion in the vehicle's cooling system. Since the car engine is a fundamental part of the car, the replacement of antifreeze must be carried out regularly and properly. Timely maintenance of the car will extend its life. The publication proposed for consideration provides information on the intricacies of self-replacing antifreeze on Chery cars, the tools required for this, and also offers tips on choosing a high-quality coolant.
Reasons for the need to change the coolant
The replacement of antifreeze on a car, according to the recommendations of specialists, should be carried out regularly and in accordance with the terms specified in the operating instructions for the vehicle. As for Chery cars, the replacement of the coolant, according to the advice of the manufacturers, should be carried out every 4 years or when the car reaches 40 thousand kilometers. If it is necessary to replace antifreeze with Chery, it is better to be guided by the second indicator, since, depending on the situation, the intensity of operation of the car for different car owners may differ, which means that the refrigerant used will lose its properties faster.
Reasons for replacing antifreeze on Chery cars
We list:
- The period of use of antifreeze has come to an end;
- If there are cracks in the expansion tank, the used coolant may leak from the reservoir, which means it will not be able to perform its functions properly;
- If a change in the shade of antifreeze is detected, the presence of sediment, foam, rust in the liquid. Similar cases occur when replacing low-quality refrigerant. If the antifreeze is not replaced in time, the operation of not only the cooling system, but also the vehicle in general may be disrupted;
- When performing any repair work related to replacing the engine on a Chery car or cooling system, it is required to replace the antifreeze;
- The coolant level in the tank has decreased due to overheating of the Chery motor. When the engine gets too hot, the coolant begins to boil, which leads to the opening of the safety valve and the release of antifreeze vapors. Thus, the refrigerant level decreases and the cooling system ceases to function properly;
- A malfunction of the electric fan during a hot period of time also indicates the need to replace the coolant.
In most cases, car owners do not regularly monitor the timing of replacing antifreeze on a Cherie car, so in order to avoid serious breakdowns, you should pay attention to signs that indicate the need to change the refrigerant.
Replacing antifreeze with Chery is required if one of the following factors is present:
- Violation of the electric fan;
- The color of the coolant has changed. If the shade of the refrigerant has become faded, cloudy;
- If foam, sediment, rust, chips, lumps are found in the expansion tank;
- A test was carried out, the results of which revealed the need to replace the refrigerant with Chery.
Replacement steps
Regardless of which Chery car model requires antifreeze replacement, be it Chery Tiggo, Chery Fora, Chery Indis, Chery Kimo, the replacement process itself will not differ significantly. However, this does not mean that the procedure for changing antifreeze, depending on the model of the car, does not have distinctive features. You should pay attention to the fact that car engines and their volumes differ, therefore, it is necessary to take a responsible approach to the choice of refrigerant and carefully study the instructions on the can of coolant. For example, antifreeze for Chery Kimo C12, Chery Fora, Amulet and other models of this brand may differ.
Variations in the choice of antifreeze for Cherie:
- Traditional refrigerants;
- Hybrid coolants type G11;
- Carboxylate refrigerants like G-12, G-12+;
- Lobrid antifreeze G-12++, G-13.
- Use an ethylene glycol based coolant;
- If it is not possible to buy original antifreeze for a Chery brand car, you should not buy any refrigerant that is suitable for the cost. The purchase and replacement of low-quality coolant can seriously damage the car;
- Antifreeze replacement is carried out only when the vehicle engine is cold. Otherwise, when performing incorrect actions, you can get serious injuries;
- The composition of the coolant includes poisonous chemicals, so you should be careful when working with it;
- In some cases, antifreeze must be diluted with distilled water before pouring into the expansion tank, so read the instructions before filling the refrigerant;
- When starting the Chery car engine, it is necessary to close the plug of the expansion tank;
- When replacing antifreeze on Chery cars, it is necessary to check the tightness of the drain plugs, as well as the presence of cracks in the expansion tank.
Necessary tools in the process of replacing antifreeze on a Chery brand car:
- Coolant (at least seven liters);
- A free container for collecting the used refrigerant (its volume must be greater than the volume of the expansion tank that contains the refrigerant);
- Rags;
- Funnel;
- Distilled water.
An example of replacing antifreeze with Chery Tiggo t11:
- It is necessary to install the vehicle over a pit or lift;
- Slowly remove the cap from the radiator, and then the cap from the expansion tank;
- To drain the coolant, you need to substitute the tank under the radiator drain valve, which is located on the bottom left side of the radiator;
- To flush the cooling system, the expansion tank is filled with distilled water and the car engine starts. When the operating temperature is reached, the motor stops in order to cool down and drain the water;
- After the vehicle engine has cooled down, slowly pour antifreeze into the expansion tank to the optimum level, located between the minimum and maximum marks;
- Restart the car and warm up to the required temperature. This is required in order to check for leaks in the cooling system. If necessary, add antifreeze to the Chery Tiggo T11 expansion tank.
Draining and flushing the cooling system
For the correct implementation of the procedure for replacing antifreeze on a Chery car, three steps are required in sequence. The process itself does not take much time, so even a novice motorist can cope with replacing the coolant.
Procedure:
- After familiarizing yourself with all the nuances of replacing antifreeze with Chery, you need to install the vehicle in a place where you can easily get to the bottom of the car;
- A free container is installed under the bottom of the car to collect the used coolant;
- Next, you need to slowly unscrew the cap of the expansion tank so that the refrigerant flows out. Draining the coolant can be done in the following ways: through a drain cock or by disconnecting the lower pipe. For greater convenience, it is recommended to install the machine with a slight inclination to the left. This will drain all the coolant without residue;
- The next step is to flush the cooling system. This will clean the container of dirt and wash off the protective layer of used refrigerant. Flushing the cooling system of Cherie's car is carried out by pouring distilled water into the expansion tank. To obtain the desired effect, the car engine starts. The operation is repeated until clean water is drained from the expansion tank. It must be remembered that after each attempt it is important to let the motor cool down.
Pouring new antifreeze
The final step in the procedure for replacing antifreeze with Chery will be filling in a coolant that is suitable according to the instructions.
Procedure:
- It is required to tighten the drain plugs;
- New antifreeze is poured through the expansion tank or the upper opening of the radiator;
- To check for leaks and check for air locks in the cooling system, you need to start the vehicle engine for 10-15 minutes. If necessary, add coolant, but only when the engine is cold.
How to check the level correctly?
As you know, antifreeze plays an essential role for the proper functioning of the vehicle. Based on this, it is important not only to change the coolant in the car in a timely manner, but also to regularly check the coolant level. This is especially important to do with the onset of the summer and winter seasons. Regular checking of the coolant level in Chery vehicles virtually eliminates coolant leakage or malfunction of the cooling system.
The optimum level of antifreeze is considered at which the coolant is between the minimum and maximum marks. If the refrigerant is at the minimum level, this can lead to serious consequences for the vehicle (overheating of the car engine, malfunction of the cooling system). If the coolant is at the maximum mark, then when the engine temperature rises, pressurized coolant will overflow from the reservoir.
If a translucent expansion tank is installed in a Chery car model, then checking the coolant level is quite simple, since the coolant has a bright tint, and there are marks on the walls of the tank indicating the minimum and maximum rates. If there is no such tank in the Cherki brand car model, you can check the level by unscrewing the radiator cap.
It is important to know that checking the level of antifreeze in a vehicle is carried out strictly when the car engine is cold. Firstly, if the engine is hot, the coolant expands and the data after checking will be incorrect. Secondly, when checking the coolant level with a radiator, you can get injured, because the hot liquid creates pressure and splashes hot coolant through the neck.
