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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 lower the bitter point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is highly extraordinary. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the primary ingredient in the traditional 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 equitable coolant.

You can purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water extra, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being extra 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 advisors handle your coolant flush.

Every vehicle manufacturer, encompassing Chevy has developed its own coolant or requires a discrete coolant that is unique to precise years and models. There are many colors of coolants to help distinguish all including green, blue, red, purple yellow, and orange. It is mandatory to do your research if you plan to purchase, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Frequent models will not be compatible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Hare Chevy offers a variety of coolant flush coupons to help you save at this moment. To search each 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 colossal price.

What color coolant does Chevy Traverse use?

It's critical 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 sure to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your 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 Chevy Traverse 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 Traverse coolant last?

How naturally you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are diverse 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 precise information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your Chevy Traverse maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Hare Chevrolet a call at 3173336958 now 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 Chevy Traverse?

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

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

What happens if my Chevy Traverse runs out of coolant?

Your Chevy Traverse doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a hopeful percentage range or your Chevy Traverse engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant entirely due to a leak or poor fluid levels, your whole engine system can be compromised from the gaskets to the pistons or even the engine block itself.

What kind of coolant does Chevy Traverse use?

There are plentiful 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 large to reference your Chevy Traverse owner's manual for the particular 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 Traverse trained service technicians for each 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 much coolant does a Chevy Traverse take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly assorted level of coolant. To see the specific amount meaningful you should always check your Chevy Traverse 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 hinder burns, make satisfied your vehicle engine is cheerful before checking your coolant level.

How often should you change coolant in a Chevy Traverse?

Typically, you should have your Chevy Traverse coolant flush completed every 30,000 miles or every two years. There are some instances where your automobile can go without a flush for a longer period of time. When you bring your automobile into Hare Chevrolet, we will check your fluid levels and audit it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make sure it's diluted accurately. It's noteworthy to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make sure you catch each issues before they cause risky damage. When it comes to your Chevy Traverse engine, it's improved secure than liable.

Chevy Traverse Coolant Flush

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

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