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2018 Chevy Traverse 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 usually half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to cut the brisk point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is extremely big. Interestingly enough, this isn't the original time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the main ingredient in the historic 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 honest coolant.

You can purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water supplemental, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being supplemental 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, encompassing Chevy has developed its own coolant or requires a specific coolant that is unusual to individual years and models. There are many colors of coolants to help distinguish each including yellow, green, purple blue, red, and orange. It is difficult to do your research if you plan to invest, flush, or replace the coolant in your automobile. Many models will not be applicable even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Hare Chevy offers a variety of coolant flush coupons to help you save hastily. 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 accomplished price.

2018 Chevy Traverse Coolant Flush

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

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

What kind of coolant does 2018 Chevy Traverse 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 suggest the same thing. It's intense to reference your 2018 Chevy Traverse owner's manual for the individual type of coolant basic and the singular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Chevy Traverse professional service mechanics for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make bold the admirable coolant is used. Give Hare Chevrolet a call today!

How long does 2018 Chevy Traverse coolant last?

How naturally 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 2018 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.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2018 Chevy Traverse?

Common symptoms that your 2018 Chevy Traverse needs a coolant flush are:

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

What happens if my 2018 Chevy Traverse runs out of coolant?

Your 2018 Chevy Traverse doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a definite percentage mixture or your 2018 Chevy Traverse engine elements can start to rust, damage, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant totally due to a leak or low fluid levels, your entire engine system can be compromised from the gaskets to the pistons or even the engine block itself.

How often should you change coolant in a 2018 Chevy Traverse?

Typically, you should have your 2018 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 inspect it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make confident it's diluted correctly. It's significant to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make confident you catch any issues before they cause relentless damage. When it comes to your 2018 Chevy Traverse engine, it's better active than remorseful.

What color coolant does 2018 Chevy Traverse use?

It's various to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are often 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 often 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're using. When watching for the right coolant for your 2018 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 2018 Chevy Traverse to Hare Chevrolet or give us a call at 3173336958. Schedule service online and use one of our bountiful coolant flush coupons to save now.

How much coolant does a 2018 Chevy Traverse take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly distinctive level of coolant. To see the decent amount necessary you should always check your 2018 Chevy Traverse owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your car to Hare Chevrolet and we'll explanation any questions you have on coolant levels.

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