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2014 Chevy Silverado Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is normally 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 reduce the freezing point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is remarkably laborious. Interestingly enough, this isn't the original time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the convincing ingredient in the prominent 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 convenient coolant.

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

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

Hare Chevy offers a variety of coolant flush coupons to help 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 nice cost.

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

Your 2014 Chevy Silverado doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a clear percentage mixture or your 2014 Chevy Silverado 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 entire engine system can be compromised from the gaskets to the pistons or even the engine block itself.

What color coolant does 2014 Chevy Silverado use?

It's interesting 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 prefer the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When researching for the right coolant for your 2014 Chevy Silverado, 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 Silverado to Hare Chevrolet or give us a call at 3173336958. Schedule service online and use one of our several coolant flush coupons to save today.

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

Every make and model requires a slightly odd level of coolant. To see the definitive amount helpful you should always check your 2014 Chevy Silverado owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Hare Chevrolet and we'll solution any questions you have on coolant levels.

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

What kind of coolant does 2014 Chevy Silverado use?

There are copious 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 mean the same thing. It's meaningful to reference your 2014 Chevy Silverado owner's manual for the positive type of coolant basic and the particular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Chevy Silverado trained service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make bold the apt coolant is used. Give Hare Chevrolet a call today!

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

Typically, you should have your 2014 Chevy Silverado 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 transport your vehicle into Hare Chevrolet, we will check your fluid levels and diagnose it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make sure it's diluted correctly. It's massive to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make sure you catch any issues before they cause serious damage. When it comes to your 2014 Chevy Silverado engine, it's better secure than guilty.

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

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

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

2014 Chevy Silverado Coolant Flush

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

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

How long does 2014 Chevy Silverado coolant last?

How naturally you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are plentiful 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 exact information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2014 Chevy Silverado 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.