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Chevy Malibu Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is frequently 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 chilled point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is extremely basic. Interestingly enough, this isn't the authentic 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 good coolant.

You can purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water disparate, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being disparate to the engine system. Give the veterans 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, including Chevy has developed its own coolant or requires a contrasting coolant that is uncommon to individual years and models. There are many colors of coolants to help distinguish each including red, blue, yellow, purple green, and orange. It is critical to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Substantial 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 big estimate.

How long does Chevy Malibu 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 contrasting information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 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.

How much coolant does a Chevy Malibu take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly different level of coolant. To see the accurate amount fundamental you should always check your Chevy Malibu 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 confident your vehicle engine is chummy before checking your coolant level.

What kind of coolant does Chevy Malibu 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 essential to reference your Chevy Malibu owner's manual for the confident type of coolant basic and the peculiar intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Chevy Malibu professional service technicians for each information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make satisfied the intelligent coolant is used. Give Hare Chevrolet a call today!

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

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

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

What happens if my Chevy Malibu runs out of coolant?

Your Chevy Malibu doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a aware percentage range or your Chevy Malibu 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.

What color coolant does Chevy Malibu use?

It's main 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 confident to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your 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 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.

Chevy Malibu Coolant Flush

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

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

How often should you change coolant in a Chevy Malibu?

Typically, you should have your 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 bring your vehicle into Hare Chevrolet, we will check your fluid levels and probe it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make convinced it's diluted well. It's essential to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make convinced you catch any issues before they cause serious break. When it comes to your Chevy Malibu engine, it's better firm than sorry.