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2013 Chevy Equinox Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is consistently 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 chilly point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is highly crucial. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the essential 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 agreeable 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 mentors 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 noticeable coolant that is unique to private years and models. There are innumerable colors of coolants to help distinguish each including green, yellow, red, purple blue, and orange. It is strict to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your automobile. Several models will not be applicable even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Hare Chevy offers a variety of coolant flush coupons to help you save now. To buy 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 tremendous price.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2013 Chevy Equinox?

Common symptoms that your 2013 Chevy Equinox needs a coolant flush are:

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

How much coolant does a 2013 Chevy Equinox take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly disparate level of coolant. To see the definitive amount critical you should always check your 2013 Chevy Equinox owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Hare Chevrolet and we'll explanation any questions you have on coolant levels.

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

2013 Chevy Equinox Coolant Flush

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

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

What kind of coolant does 2013 Chevy Equinox use?

There are several 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 imply the same thing. It's critical to reference your 2013 Chevy Equinox owner's manual for the definitive type of coolant basic and the explicit intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Chevy Equinox trained service mechanics 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!

How long does 2013 Chevy Equinox coolant last?

How often 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 specific information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2013 Chevy Equinox 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.

What happens if my 2013 Chevy Equinox runs out of coolant?

Your 2013 Chevy Equinox doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a certain percentage range or your 2013 Chevy Equinox engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant completely due to a leak or poor fluid levels, your total 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 2013 Chevy Equinox?

Typically, you should have your 2013 Chevy Equinox 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 sure it's diluted correctly. It's principal to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make sure you catch any issues before they cause hazardous damage. When it comes to your 2013 Chevy Equinox engine, it's better safe than culpable.

What color coolant does 2013 Chevy Equinox use?

It's crucial to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are ordinarily 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 ordinarily green, however, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, always be sure to learn the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your 2013 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 2013 Chevy Equinox to Hare Chevrolet or give us a call at 3173336958. Schedule service online and use one of our bountiful coolant flush coupons to save today.