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Can you die from radiator fluid overdose?
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Yes: Ethylene glycol can be potentially lethal. It has also been known to cause blindness. It is probably best described as a poisoning than an overdose because it is not meant to be consumed in any quantities at all.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Poisoning: Antifreeze contains a chemical that is highly poisonous when ingested and causes kidney failure and severe abnormalities of the blood. It can absolutely be fatal. In fact, ingesting antifreeze (because it has a sweet taste) is a leading cause of dog and cat deaths. Significant ingestions almost always end up with the patient requiring permanent dialysis.
Answered 5/7/2016
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