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2013 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 lower the cold point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is exceedingly hard. Interestingly enough, this isn't the earliest time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the basic ingredient in the classical 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 real coolant.

You can purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water supplemental, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being supplemental 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 distinct coolant that is awesome to personal years and models. There are many colors of coolants to help distinguish each including purple red, blue, yellow, green, and orange. It is basic to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Several models will not be admissible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Hare Chevy offers a variety of coolant flush coupons to help you save at this moment. To purchase 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 persuasive price.

What happens if my 2013 Chevy Silverado runs out of coolant?

Your 2013 Chevy Silverado doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a cognizant percentage mixture or your 2013 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 whole engine system can be compromised from the gaskets to the pistons or even the engine block itself.

What color coolant does 2013 Chevy Silverado use?

It's preeminent 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 find out the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your 2013 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 2013 Chevy Silverado to Hare Chevrolet or give us a call at 3173336958. Schedule service online and use one of our bountiful coolant flush coupons to save promptly.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2013 Chevy Silverado?

Common symptoms that your 2013 Chevy Silverado needs a coolant flush are:

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

What kind of coolant does 2013 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 indicate the same thing. It's dangerous to reference your 2013 Chevy Silverado owner's manual for the certain type of coolant imperative and the particular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Chevy Silverado effective service technicians for each information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make bold the effective coolant is used. Give Hare Chevrolet a call today!

How long does 2013 Chevy Silverado coolant last?

How commonly 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 singular information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2013 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.

How often should you change coolant in a 2013 Chevy Silverado?

Typically, you should have your 2013 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 bold it's diluted accurately. It's meaningful to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make bold you catch any issues before they cause unhealthy damage. When it comes to your 2013 Chevy Silverado engine, it's better safe than sorry.

2013 Chevy Silverado Coolant Flush

A coolant flush or cooling system service consists of three decisive 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

How much coolant does a 2013 Chevy Silverado take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly odd level of coolant. To see the accurate deposit mandatory you should always check your 2013 Chevy Silverado 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 stop burns, make convinced your vehicle engine is chummy before checking your coolant level.