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2013 Chevy Traverse Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is constantly a liquid or gas substance used to regulate the temperature of your engine. Liquid coolants are constantly half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to lower the chilled point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is extremely exacting. Interestingly enough, this isn't the original time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the main ingredient in the favored 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 legal coolant.

You can pay cash for ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water extra, or you can pay cash for full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being extra 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, including Chevy has developed its own coolant or requires a particular coolant that is improbable to particular years and models. There are several colors of coolants to help distinguish each including yellow, blue, green, red, purple and orange. It is favorable to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Several models will not be compatible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Hare Chevy offers a variety of coolant flush coupons to help you save today. To buy 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 terrific price.

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

Every make and model requires a slightly contrasting level of coolant. To see the exact amount basic you should always check your 2013 Chevy Traverse owner's manual. Give us a call or transport your vehicle to Hare Chevrolet and we'll explanation any questions you have on coolant levels.

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

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

Typically, you should have your 2013 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 bring your vehicle into Hare Chevrolet, we will check your fluid levels and observe it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make sure it's diluted properly. It's relentless to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make sure you catch any issues before they cause relentless damage. When it comes to your 2013 Chevy Traverse engine, it's better safe than sorry.

What color coolant does 2013 Chevy Traverse use?

It's vital 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 read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When studying for the right coolant for your 2013 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 2013 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 long does 2013 Chevy Traverse coolant last?

How constantly you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are various 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 decisive information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2013 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.

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

Your 2013 Chevy Traverse doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a explicit percentage range or your 2013 Chevy Traverse engine parts can start to rust, damage, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant entirely 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 do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2013 Chevy Traverse?

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

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

What kind of coolant does 2013 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 choose the same thing. It's exciting to reference your 2013 Chevy Traverse owner's manual for the understandable type of coolant mandatory 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 convinced the suitable coolant is used. Give Hare Chevrolet a call today!

2013 Chevy Traverse Coolant Flush

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

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