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2016 Chevy Silverado Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is generally a liquid or gas substance used to regulate the temperature of your engine. Liquid coolants are generally half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to cut the freezing point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is extremely crucial. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the principal 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 constitutional coolant.

You can invest ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water added, or you can invest full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being added 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 advisors handle your coolant flush.

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

Hare Chevy offers a variety of coolant flush coupons to help you save now. 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 gigantic price.

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

Typically, you should have your 2016 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 bring 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 properly. It's convincing to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make sure you catch any issues before they cause hazardous wear and tear. When it comes to your 2016 Chevy Silverado engine, it's better secure than guilty.

How long does 2016 Chevy Silverado coolant last?

How often you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are countless 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 explicit information on what intervals your coolant needs to be interchanged, check your 2016 Chevy Silverado 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 Silverado use?

It's adequate to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are generally 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 generally 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're using. When considering for the right coolant for your 2016 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 2016 Chevy Silverado to Hare Chevrolet or give us a call at 3173336958. Schedule service online and use one of our plentiful coolant flush coupons to save today.

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

Every make and model requires a slightly different level of coolant. To see the clear-cut amount cooperative you should always check your 2016 Chevy Silverado owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Hare Chevrolet and we'll interpretation any questions you have on coolant levels.

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

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2016 Chevy Silverado?

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

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

What kind of coolant does 2016 Chevy Silverado 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 clear to reference your 2016 Chevy Silverado owner's manual for the explicit 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 confident the suitable coolant is used. Give Hare Chevrolet a call today!

2016 Chevy Silverado Coolant Flush

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

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

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

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