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2017 Chevy Equinox Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is typically a liquid or gas substance used to regulate the temperature of your engine. Liquid coolants are typically 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 extremely hard. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the main ingredient in the popular 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 normal 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, consisting Chevy has developed its own coolant or requires a confident coolant that is unique to individual years and models. There are bountiful colors of coolants to assist distinguish all including yellow, purple green, blue, red, and orange. It is paramount to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Many models will not be admissible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Hare Chevy offers a variety 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 exciting value.

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

Typically, you should have your 2017 Chevy Equinox coolant flush completed each 30,000 miles or each 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 correctly. It's fantastic to have this checked each 15,000 miles to make sure you catch all issues before they cause adequate damage. When it comes to your 2017 Chevy Equinox engine, it's better safe than remorseful.

2017 Chevy Equinox Coolant Flush

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

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

What color coolant does 2017 Chevy Equinox use?

It's paramount 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 Equinox, you need to always check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are using the right coolant is to send your 2017 Chevy Equinox to Hare Chevrolet or give us a call at 3173336958. Schedule service online and use one of our countless coolant flush coupons to save today.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2017 Chevy Equinox?

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

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

What kind of coolant does 2017 Chevy Equinox use?

There are bountiful 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 correct to reference your 2017 Chevy Equinox owner's manual for the authentic 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 Equinox professional service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make courageous the justifiable coolant is used. Give Hare Chevrolet a call today!

How long does 2017 Chevy Equinox coolant last?

How typically 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 definite information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2017 Chevy Equinox maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Hare Chevrolet a call at 3173336958 straightaway 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 2017 Chevy Equinox runs out of coolant?

Your 2017 Chevy Equinox doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a mandatory percentage assortment or your 2017 Chevy Equinox 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 entire engine system can be compromised from the gaskets to the pistons or even the engine block itself.

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

Every make and model requires a slightly different level of coolant. To see the certain sum enormous you should always check your 2017 Chevy Equinox owner's manual. Give us a call or transport your vehicle to Hare Chevrolet and we'll answer any questions you have on coolant levels.

WARNING - To avert burns, make fearless your car engine is pleasant before checking your coolant level.