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2016 Chevy Colorado Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is consistently a liquid or gas substance used to regulate the temperature of your engine. Liquid coolants are commonly half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to lower the bitter point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is highly troublesome. Interestingly enough, this isn't the authentic time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the sizable 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 nice coolant.

You can purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water extra, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being extra to the engine system. Give the experts 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, including Chevy has developed its own coolant or requires a decisive coolant that is astonishing to private years and models. There are many colors of coolants to help distinguish each including green, yellow, red, blue, purple and orange. It is imperative to do your research if you plan to invest, 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 immediately. To shop all of our service specials click here. If you'd like to handle your coolant service yourself, you can still invest coolant or antifreeze from Hare Chevrolet directly at a better price.

What happens if my 2016 Chevy Colorado runs out of coolant?

Your 2016 Chevy Colorado doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a genuine percentage range or your 2016 Chevy Colorado engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant altogether 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.

How long does 2016 Chevy Colorado coolant last?

How often you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are many 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 authentic information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2016 Chevy Colorado maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Hare Chevrolet a call at 3173336958 at this moment 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 2016 Chevy Colorado use?

It's necessary 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 positive to learn the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your 2016 Chevy Colorado, you need to always check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are using the right coolant is to send your 2016 Chevy Colorado 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 2016 Chevy Colorado?

Common symptoms that your 2016 Chevy Colorado needs a coolant flush are:

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

2016 Chevy Colorado Coolant Flush

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

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

What kind of coolant does 2016 Chevy Colorado 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 represent the same thing. It's efficient to reference your 2016 Chevy Colorado owner's manual for the clear type of coolant basic and the peculiar intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Chevy Colorado skilled service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make satisfied the reasonable coolant is used. Give Hare Chevrolet a call today!

How much coolant does a 2016 Chevy Colorado take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly disparate level of coolant. To see the decisive deposit troublesome you should always check your 2016 Chevy Colorado 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 chummy before checking your coolant level.

How often should you change coolant in a 2016 Chevy Colorado?

Typically, you should have your 2016 Chevy Colorado 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 investigate it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make confident it's diluted perfectly. It's big to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make confident you catch any issues before they cause harsh damage. When it comes to your 2016 Chevy Colorado engine, it's better safe than sorry.