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2013 Hyundai Sonata Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is continually 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 reduce down the freezing point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is immensely hard. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the essential ingredient in the well-known 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 apt coolant.

You can pay cash for ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water supplemental, or you can pay cash for full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being supplemental to the engine system. Give the advisors at Coggin Deland Hyundai a call at 3862100263 or schedule service online and let one of our technicians and service advisors handle your coolant flush.

Every vehicle manufacturer, including Hyundai has developed its own coolant or requires a confident coolant that is unique to personal years and models. There are innumerable colors of coolants to help distinguish each including red, yellow, blue, green, purple and orange. It is gigantic to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your car. Many models will not be relevant even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Deland Hyundai offers a variety of coolant flush coupons to help you save at this moment. To browse 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 Coggin Deland Hyundai directly at a considerable price.

What happens if my 2013 Hyundai Sonata runs out of coolant?

Your 2013 Hyundai Sonata doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a convenient percentage alter or your 2013 Hyundai Sonata 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.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2013 Hyundai Sonata?

Common symptoms that your 2013 Hyundai Sonata needs a coolant flush are:

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

How long does 2013 Hyundai Sonata coolant last?

How commonly you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are plentiful 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 conclusive information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2013 Hyundai Sonata maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Coggin Deland Hyundai a call at 3862100263 immediately 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 kind of coolant does 2013 Hyundai Sonata 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 important to reference your 2013 Hyundai Sonata owner's manual for the discernable type of coolant crucial and the definite intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Hyundai Sonata professional service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make satisfied the convincing coolant is used. Give Coggin Deland Hyundai a call today!

What color coolant does 2013 Hyundai Sonata use?

It's laborious 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 sure to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When glancing for the right coolant for your 2013 Hyundai Sonata, 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 Hyundai Sonata to Coggin Deland Hyundai or give us a call at 3862100263. Schedule service online and use one of our several coolant flush coupons to save today.

2013 Hyundai Sonata Coolant Flush

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

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

How often should you change coolant in a 2013 Hyundai Sonata?

Typically, you should have your 2013 Hyundai Sonata 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 Coggin Deland Hyundai, we will check your fluid levels and observe it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make satisfied it's diluted well. It's gigantic to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make satisfied you catch any issues before they cause important damage. When it comes to your 2013 Hyundai Sonata engine, it's better safe than apologetic.

How much coolant does a 2013 Hyundai Sonata take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly contrasting level of coolant. To see the detailed ditch necessary you should always check your 2013 Hyundai Sonata owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Coggin Deland Hyundai and we'll interpretation any questions you have on coolant levels.

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