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2016 Chevy Malibu Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is mostly a liquid or gas substance used to regulate the temperature of your engine. Liquid coolants are frequently half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to lower the bleak point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is remarkably laborious. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the main 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 correct coolant.

You can purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water added, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being added to the engine system. Give the consultants 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 explicit coolant that is curious to private years and models. There are many colors of coolants to help distinguish each including yellow, red, blue, green, purple and orange. It is difficult to do your research if you plan to purchase, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Many models will not be accurate even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Hare Chevy offers a mixture of coolant flush coupons to help you save today. To search 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 elegant value.

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

Every make and model requires a slightly disparate level of coolant. To see the definitive sum meaningful you should always check your 2016 Chevy Malibu owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your automobile to Hare Chevrolet and we'll resolution any questions you have on coolant levels.

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

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

Typically, you should have your 2016 Chevy Malibu coolant flush completed every 30,000 miles or every two years. There are some instances where your automobile can go without a flush for a longer period of time. When you transport your automobile 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 colossal to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make bold you catch all issues before they cause hazardous damage. When it comes to your 2016 Chevy Malibu engine, it's better protected than sorry.

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

Your 2016 Chevy Malibu doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a simple percentage range or your 2016 Chevy Malibu engine parts can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant exactly 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 2016 Chevy Malibu use?

It's critical 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 hopeful to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your 2016 Chevy Malibu, 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 Malibu 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 2016 Chevy Malibu 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 evident information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2016 Chevy Malibu 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.

2016 Chevy Malibu Coolant Flush

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

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

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

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

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

What kind of coolant does 2016 Chevy Malibu 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 alike thing. It's vital to reference your 2016 Chevy Malibu owner's manual for the coherent type of coolant essential and the definitive intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Chevy Malibu trained service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make confident the exact coolant is used. Give Hare Chevrolet a call today!