Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Coolant
Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is ordinarily a liquid or gas substance used to regulate the temperature of your engine. Liquid coolants are generally half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to lower the freezing point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is exceptionally vital. This seemingly isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the primary 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 mixed to create the proper 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 experts at Arapahoe Hyundai a call at 7207281868 or schedule service online and let one of our mechanics and service advisors handle your coolant flush.
Every vehicle manufacturer, including Hyundai has developed its own coolant or requires a exact coolant that is distinct to individual years and models. There are various colors of coolants to support distinguish each including yellow, purple blue, red, green, and orange. It is vital to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your car. Numerous models will not be compatible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.
Arapahoe Hyundai offers a wide range 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 Arapahoe Hyundai directly at a great price.
What kind of coolant does Hyundai Tucson Hybrid use?
There are numerous types and colors of coolant from inorganic to organic to hybrid. To make things even more disconcerting, the color of the coolant doesn't regularly mean the same thing. It's important to reference your Hyundai Tucson Hybrid owner's manual for the specific type of coolant required and the specific intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service finished. Or you can call one of our Hyundai Tucson Hybrid factory certified service mechanics for any advice you need. We can still schedule you an appointment to make sure the correct coolant is used. Give Arapahoe Hyundai a call today!
Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Coolant Flush
A coolant flush or cooling system service consists of three principal services.
- Adding a cleaner compound to get rid of corrosion, particles, sediment,and rust
- Replenishing the system with the appropriate coolant and carefully measuring the dilution percentage
- Flushing the whole system thoroughly
How much coolant does a Hyundai Tucson Hybrid take or need?
Every make and model requires a distinct level of coolant. To see the precise amount necessary you should invariably check your Hyundai Tucson Hybrid owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Arapahoe Hyundai and we'll answer any questions you have on coolant levels.
WARNING - To avoid burns, make sure your vehicle engine is cool before checking your coolant level.
What color coolant does Hyundai Tucson Hybrid use?
It's crucial to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are frequently orange, yellow, red or purple, Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT) coolants are orange and yellow. So evidently, there's quite a bit of overlap. Then you have Inorganic Acid Technology (IAT) coolants that are frequently green, however, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, repeatedly be sure to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're utilizing. When looking for the appropriate coolant for your Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, you need to repeatedly check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are utilizing the right coolant is to send your Hyundai Tucson Hybrid to Arapahoe Hyundai or give us a call at 7207281868. Schedule service online and use one of our multiple coolant flush coupons to save today.
How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my Hyundai Tucson Hybrid?
Common symptoms that your Hyundai Tucson Hybrid needs a coolant flush are:
- Sometimes, albeit unlikely, you'll be able to smell an odd burning odor coming from under the hood.
- Coolant will normally leak out when the engine is functioning. Check the ground when you park.
- Steam will come from the radiator or hood
- Your check engine light may turn on
- Unexpected grinding noises can come from the engine
- Sediment or rust will be visible in the coolant
- Your temperature gauge will read far above normal with the engine on for a few minutes.
- Your heater may stop working
How often should you change coolant in a Hyundai Tucson Hybrid?
Normally, you should have your Hyundai Tucson Hybrid coolant flush finished each 30,000 miles or each two years. There are certain instances where your car can go without a flush for a longer period of time. When you bring your car into Arapahoe Hyundai, we will check your fluid levels and examine it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make sure it's diluted accurately. It's essential to have this checked each 15,000 miles to make sure you catch any issues before they cause dramatic damage. When it comes to your Hyundai Tucson Hybrid engine, it's better safe than sorry.
How long does Hyundai Tucson Hybrid coolant last?
How regularly you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are numerous types of coolants. Up until the mid-1990s there was virtually 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 data on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your Hyundai Tucson Hybrid maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Arapahoe Hyundai a call at 7207281868 today and ask one of our OEM-trained mechanics or advisers. You can still book an appointment online and we'll take care of your coolant service for you.
What happens if my Hyundai Tucson Hybrid runs out of coolant?
Your Hyundai Tucson Hybrid doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a particular percentage range or your Hyundai Tucson Hybrid engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreplaceably broken. If you run out of coolant absolutely 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.
