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Chevy Equinox 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 usually 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 extraordinarily difficult. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the preeminent ingredient in the long-established 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 relevant 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 specialists 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 vehicle manufacturer, including Chevy has developed its own coolant or requires a positive coolant that is unique to personal years and models. There are many colors of coolants to help distinguish any including purple green, blue, yellow, red, and orange. It is critical to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Several 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 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 awesome price.

How much coolant does a Chevy Equinox take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly unmistakable level of coolant. To see the precise amount mandatory you should always check your Chevy Equinox 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 avert burns, make bold your automobile engine is nice before checking your coolant level.

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

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

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

What kind of coolant does Chevy Equinox 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 convenient to reference your Chevy Equinox owner's manual for the explicit type of coolant fundamental and the particular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Chevy Equinox trained service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make sure the pragmatic coolant is used. Give Hare Chevrolet a call today!

How often should you change coolant in a Chevy Equinox?

Typically, you should have your Chevy Equinox coolant flush completed any 30,000 miles or any 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 bold it's diluted correctly. It's imperative to have this checked any 15,000 miles to make bold you catch any issues before they cause unhealthy damage. When it comes to your Chevy Equinox engine, it's better reliable than sorry.

What color coolant does Chevy Equinox use?

It's rigid 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 fearless to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When considering for the right coolant for your 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 Chevy Equinox to Hare Chevrolet or give us a call at 3173336958. Schedule service online and use one of our many coolant flush coupons to save now.

How long does Chevy Equinox coolant last?

How generally you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are copious 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 pronounced information on what intervals your coolant needs to be replenished, check your Chevy Equinox maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Hare Chevrolet a call at 3173336958 at this moment 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 Chevy Equinox runs out of coolant?

Your Chevy Equinox doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a curious percentage range or your Chevy Equinox engine components can start to rust, break, 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.

Chevy Equinox Coolant Flush

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

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