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2014 Chevy Malibu Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is frequently a liquid or gas substance used to regulate the temperature of your engine. Liquid coolants are usually half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to lower the cold point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is highly hard. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the critical ingredient in the classical term "antifreeze". Keep in mind, you never want to pour antifreeze or water by themselves into your engine system. They need to be combined to create the appropriate coolant.

You can purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water additional, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being additional to the engine system. Give the advisors at Hare Chevrolet a call at 3173336958 or schedule service online and let one of our technicians and service advisors handle your coolant flush.

Every car manufacturer, including Chevy has developed its own coolant or requires a decisive coolant that is unique to definitive years and models. There are many colors of coolants to help distinguish all including red, purple yellow, blue, green, and orange. It is hard to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Many models will not be compatible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Hare Chevy offers a collection of coolant flush coupons to assist you save today. To shop all of our service specials click here. If you'd like to handle your coolant service yourself, you can still purchase coolant or antifreeze from Hare Chevrolet directly at a terrific estimate.

How often should you change coolant in a 2014 Chevy Malibu?

Typically, you should have your 2014 Chevy Malibu coolant flush completed every 30,000 miles or every two years. There are some instances where your vehicle can go without a flush for a longer period of time. When you bring your vehicle into Hare Chevrolet, we will check your fluid levels and observe it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make sure it's diluted well. It's basic to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make sure you catch any issues before they cause hazardous damage. When it comes to your 2014 Chevy Malibu engine, it's better safe than contrite.

What kind of coolant does 2014 Chevy Malibu use?

There are frequent types and colors of coolant from inorganic to organic to hybrid. To make things even more confusing, the color of the coolant doesn't always endorse the equal thing. It's extensive to reference your 2014 Chevy Malibu owner's manual for the careful type of coolant crucial and the particular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Chevy Malibu skilled service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make sure the noble coolant is used. Give Hare Chevrolet a call today!

How much coolant does a 2014 Chevy Malibu take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly alternative level of coolant. To see the proper deposit fundamental you should always check your 2014 Chevy Malibu owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your car to Hare Chevrolet and we'll answer any questions you have on coolant levels.

WARNING - To avoid burns, make sure your vehicle engine is amiable before checking your coolant level.

How long does 2014 Chevy Malibu coolant last?

How often you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are innumerable types of coolants. Interestingly enough, up until the mid-1990s there was basically only a single type of coolant. It was a green formula coolant that contained corrosion inhibitors that only lasted between 24,000 - 36,000 miles or between two to three years. This type of coolant is not recommended for newer vehicles which come equipped with a longer-lasting coolant.

Newer coolants use an Organic Acid Technology (OAT) and last up to twice as long as older coolant. In some cases these long-life coolants can last over 5 years or 100,000 miles.

For confident information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2014 Chevy Malibu maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Hare Chevrolet a call at 3173336958 today and ask one of our factory-trained technicians or advisers. You can also book an appointment online and we'll take care of your coolant service for you.

What color coolant does 2014 Chevy Malibu use?

It's momentous to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are usually orange, yellow, red or purple, Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT) coolants are orange and yellow. There's quite a bit of overlap. Then you have Inorganic Acid Technology (IAT) coolants that are usually green, however, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, always be sure to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you are using. When researching for the right coolant for your 2014 Chevy Malibu, you need to always check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are using the right coolant is to send your 2014 Chevy Malibu to Hare Chevrolet or give us a call at 3173336958. Schedule service online and use one of our many coolant flush coupons to save today.

2014 Chevy Malibu Coolant Flush

A coolant flush or cooling system service consists of three main services.

Adding a cleaner compound to get rid of corrosion, sediment, particles,and rust
Refilling the system with the appropriate coolant and carefully measuring the dilution percentage
Flushing the entire system thoroughly

What happens if my 2014 Chevy Malibu runs out of coolant?

Your 2014 Chevy Malibu doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a definite percentage range or your 2014 Chevy Malibu engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant entirely due to a leak or poor fluid levels, your whole engine system can be compromised from the gaskets to the pistons or even the engine block itself.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2014 Chevy Malibu?

Common symptoms that your 2014 Chevy Malibu needs a coolant flush are:

Your heater may prevent working
Sediment or rust will be compelling in the coolant
Steam will come from the radiator or hood
Unusual grinding noises can come from the engine
Your temperature gauge will find out perfectly above prevalent with the engine on for a few minutes.
Sometimes, albeit unlikely, you'll be able to smell an odd burning odor coming from under the hood.
Your check engine light may turn on
Coolant will typically leak out when the engine is running. Check the ground when you park.