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2017 Chevy Traverse 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 usually half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to lower the cheerful point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is exceptionally hard. Interestingly enough, this isn't the authentic time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the essential ingredient in the historic 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 extensive 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 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 specific coolant that is unique to individual years and models. There are many colors of coolants to help distinguish each including red, purple blue, yellow, green, and orange. It is imperative to do your research if you plan to invest, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Bountiful models will not be compatible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Hare Chevy offers a range 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 big price.

How much coolant does a 2017 Chevy Traverse take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly other level of coolant. To see the diversified reward dominant you should always check your 2017 Chevy Traverse owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Hare Chevrolet and we'll explanation any questions you have on coolant levels.

WARNING - To hinder burns, make convinced your automobile engine is charming before checking your coolant level.

How long does 2017 Chevy Traverse coolant last?

How typically 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 exact information on what intervals your coolant needs to be replaced, check your 2017 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.

2017 Chevy Traverse Coolant Flush

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

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

What happens if my 2017 Chevy Traverse runs out of coolant?

Your 2017 Chevy Traverse doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a noticeable percentage alter or your 2017 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 color coolant does 2017 Chevy Traverse use?

It's dramatic 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 convinced to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your 2017 Chevy Traverse, you need to always check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you're using the right coolant is to send your 2017 Chevy Traverse 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 do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2017 Chevy Traverse?

Common symptoms that your 2017 Chevy Traverse needs a coolant flush are:

Your check engine light may turn on
Sometimes, albeit unlikely, you'll be interesting to smell an distinct burning odor coming from under the hood.
Unusual grinding noises can come from the engine
Your temperature gauge will determine well above ample with the engine on for assorted minutes.
Sediment or rust will be clear in the coolant
Steam will come from the radiator or hood
Your heater may prevent working
Coolant will typically leak out when the engine is working. Check the ground when you park.

How often should you change coolant in a 2017 Chevy Traverse?

Typically, you should have your 2017 Chevy Traverse coolant flush completed any 30,000 miles or any 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 bold it's diluted correctly. It's main to have this checked any 15,000 miles to make bold you catch any issues before they cause threatening damage. When it comes to your 2017 Chevy Traverse engine, it's better safe than sorry.

What kind of coolant does 2017 Chevy Traverse use?

There are countless 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 important to reference your 2017 Chevy Traverse owner's manual for the disparate type of coolant needed 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 mechanics for each information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make confident the decent coolant is used. Give Hare Chevrolet a call today!