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2014 Chevy Traverse Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is continuously 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 freezing point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is highly crucial. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the main ingredient in the classic 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 fair coolant.

You can purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water added, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being added 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 vehicle manufacturer, incorporating Chevy has developed its own coolant or requires a different coolant that is unique to specific years and models. There are copious colors of coolants to help distinguish each including green, yellow, purple red, blue, and orange. It is vital to do your research if you plan to purchase, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Innumerable models will not be compatible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Hare Chevy offers a mixture of coolant flush coupons to help you save straightaway. 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 notable price.

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

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

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

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

Your 2014 Chevy Traverse doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a aware percentage variety or your 2014 Chevy Traverse engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant absolutely 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 kind of coolant does 2014 Chevy Traverse use?

There are many 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 vital to reference your 2014 Chevy Traverse owner's manual for the specific type of coolant essential and the particular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Chevy Traverse trained service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make courageous the correct coolant is used. Give Hare Chevrolet a call today!

2014 Chevy Traverse Coolant Flush

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

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

What color coolant does 2014 Chevy Traverse use?

It's difficult to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are frequently 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 frequently green, however, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, always be hopeful to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your 2014 Chevy Traverse, 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 Traverse 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.

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

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

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

How long does 2014 Chevy Traverse coolant last?

How consistently you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are bountiful 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 specific information on what intervals your coolant needs to be replaced, check your 2014 Chevy Traverse 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.

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

Typically, you should have your 2014 Chevy Traverse 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 deliver your vehicle into Hare Chevrolet, we will check your fluid levels and inspect it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make sure it's diluted correctly. It's extraordinary to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make sure you catch each issues before they cause awesome damage. When it comes to your 2014 Chevy Traverse engine, it's improved safe than sorry.