Hyundai Tucson Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is generally 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 fast point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is extremely troublesome. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the positive ingredient in the historic 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 appropriate coolant.

You can purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water other, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being other to the engine system. Give the mentors 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 keen coolant that is unique to definite years and models. There are several colors of coolants to help distinguish any including green, blue, yellow, purple red, and orange. It is vital 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 marvelous price.

Hyundai Tucson Coolant Flush

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

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

What happens if my Hyundai Tucson runs out of coolant?

Your Hyundai Tucson doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a big percentage range or your Hyundai Tucson engine components can start to rust, damage, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant solely due to a leak or meager fluid levels, your entire engine system can be compromised from the gaskets to the pistons or even the engine block itself.

What color coolant does Hyundai Tucson use?

It's bizarre to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are mostly 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 mostly 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 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 Hyundai Tucson 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 now.

How often should you change coolant in a Hyundai Tucson?

Typically, you should have your Hyundai Tucson 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 diagnose it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make confident it's diluted properly. It's alarming to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make confident you catch any issues before they cause alarming damage. When it comes to your Hyundai Tucson engine, it's better protected than sorry.

What kind of coolant does 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 mean the same thing. It's active to reference your Hyundai Tucson owner's manual for the precise type of coolant crucial and the peculiar intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Hyundai Tucson professional service technicians for each information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make sure the pragmatic coolant is used. Give Coggin Deland Hyundai a call today!

How long does Hyundai Tucson coolant last?

How often you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are many 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 confident information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 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.

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

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

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

How much coolant does a Hyundai Tucson take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly distinctive level of coolant. To see the exact amount main you should always check your Hyundai Tucson owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Coggin Deland Hyundai and we'll answer any questions you have on coolant levels.

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