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2017 Chevy Malibu 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 normally half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to lower the brisk point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is extremely troublesome. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the essential ingredient in the common 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 natural 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 experts at Hare Chevrolet a call at 3173336958 or schedule service online and let one of our technicians and service mentors handle your coolant flush.

Every automobile manufacturer, including Chevy has developed its own coolant or requires a visible coolant that is uncommon to exact years and models. There are various colors of coolants to help distinguish each including green, red, yellow, purple blue, and orange. It is hard to do your research if you plan to purchase, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Many 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 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 exceptional price.

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

Your 2017 Chevy Malibu doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a exact percentage range or your 2017 Chevy Malibu engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant entirely due to a leak or scanty 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 2017 Chevy Malibu?

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

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

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

Typically, you should have your 2017 Chevy Malibu 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 transport 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 well. It's vital to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make sure you catch any issues before they cause compelling damage. When it comes to your 2017 Chevy Malibu engine, it's better reliable than touched.

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

Every make and model requires a slightly chance level of coolant. To see the detailed amount necessary you should always check your 2017 Chevy Malibu owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Hare Chevrolet and we'll solution any questions you have on coolant levels.

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

What color coolant does 2017 Chevy Malibu use?

It's normal 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 are using. When looking for the right coolant for your 2017 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 2017 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.

2017 Chevy Malibu Coolant Flush

A coolant flush or cooling system service consists of three dominant 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 entire system thoroughly

What kind of coolant does 2017 Chevy Malibu use?

There are innumerable 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 bizarre to reference your 2017 Chevy Malibu owner's manual for the coherent type of coolant decisive and the particular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Chevy Malibu trained service technicians for each information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make satisfied the detailed coolant is used. Give Hare Chevrolet a call today!

How long does 2017 Chevy Malibu coolant last?

How regularly 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 private information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2017 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.