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2017 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 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 tremendously preeminent. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the principal ingredient in the regular 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 good 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 consultants handle your coolant flush.

Every vehicle manufacturer, including Chevy has developed its own coolant or requires a careful coolant that is inconceivable to personal years and models. There are many colors of coolants to help distinguish each including yellow, purple blue, green, red, and orange. It is draconian to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your car. Frequent models will not be imposing even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Hare Chevy offers a collection 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 numerous price.

What color coolant does 2017 Chevy Silverado use?

It's mandatory to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are normally 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 normally green, however, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, always be fearless to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When studying for the right coolant for your 2017 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 2017 Chevy Silverado to Hare Chevrolet or give us a call at 3173336958. Schedule service online and use one of our many coolant flush coupons to save straightaway.

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

Your 2017 Chevy Silverado doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a accurate percentage mixture or your 2017 Chevy Silverado engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant exclusively 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 long does 2017 Chevy Silverado coolant last?

How often 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 overt information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2017 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 do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2017 Chevy Silverado?

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

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

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

Typically, you should have your 2017 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 analyze it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make courageous it's diluted well. It's important to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make courageous you catch all issues before they cause treacherous break. When it comes to your 2017 Chevy Silverado engine, it's better safe than liable.

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

Every make and model requires a slightly different level of coolant. To see the exact amount necessary you should always check your 2017 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 avoid burns, make sure your automobile engine is amiable before checking your coolant level.

2017 Chevy Silverado Coolant Flush

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

Adding a cleaner compound to get rid of sediment, particles, corrosion,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 Silverado 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 same thing. It's big to reference your 2017 Chevy Silverado owner's manual for the definitive type of coolant decisive and the definitive intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Chevy Silverado trained service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make sure the honorable coolant is used. Give Hare Chevrolet a call today!