Please wait while the page loads...

2017 Hyundai Tucson Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is usually 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 cool point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is tremendously innate. Interestingly enough, this isn't the earliest time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the prime 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 available coolant.

You can buy ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water added, or you can buy full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being added to the engine system. Give the experts 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, comprising Hyundai has developed its own coolant or requires a definite coolant that is unique to exact years and models. There are bountiful colors of coolants to help distinguish each including red, purple green, blue, yellow, and orange. It is persuasive to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Many models will not be compatible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Deland Hyundai 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 Coggin Deland Hyundai directly at a terrific price.

How often should you change coolant in a 2017 Hyundai Tucson?

Typically, you should have your 2017 Hyundai Tucson coolant flush completed any 30,000 miles or any 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 inspect it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make fearless it's diluted perfectly. It's leading to have this checked any 15,000 miles to make fearless you catch any issues before they cause unhealthy wear and tear. When it comes to your 2017 Hyundai Tucson engine, it's better safe than apologetic.

What kind of coolant does 2017 Hyundai Tucson 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 suggest the same thing. It's crucial to reference your 2017 Hyundai Tucson owner's manual for the singular type of coolant imperative and the particular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Hyundai Tucson trained service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make sure the honorable coolant is used. Give Coggin Deland Hyundai a call today!

2017 Hyundai Tucson Coolant Flush

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

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

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2017 Hyundai Tucson?

Common symptoms that your 2017 Hyundai Tucson needs a coolant flush are:

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

What color coolant does 2017 Hyundai Tucson use?

It's difficult 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 hopeful to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your 2017 Hyundai Tucson, you need to always check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are using the right coolant is to send your 2017 Hyundai Tucson to Coggin Deland Hyundai or give us a call at 3862100263. Schedule service online and use one of our many coolant flush coupons to save now.

What happens if my 2017 Hyundai Tucson runs out of coolant?

Your 2017 Hyundai Tucson doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a courageous percentage collection or your 2017 Hyundai Tucson 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 entire engine system can be compromised from the gaskets to the pistons or even the engine block itself.

How much coolant does a 2017 Hyundai Tucson take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly contrasting level of coolant. To see the definitive reward necessary you should always check your 2017 Hyundai Tucson owner's manual. Give us a call or transport your vehicle to Coggin Deland Hyundai and we'll answer any questions you have on coolant levels.

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

How long does 2017 Hyundai Tucson coolant last?

How typically you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are various 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 individual information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2017 Hyundai Tucson maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Coggin Deland Hyundai a call at 3862100263 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.