Hyundai Santa Fe Coolant
Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is typically 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 immensely necessary. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the mandatory ingredient in the favorite 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 helpful coolant.
You can buy ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water increased, or you can buy full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being increased to the engine system. Give the mentors at Nalley Hyundai a call at 7709990443 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 exact coolant that is noteworthy to private years and models. There are plentiful colors of coolants to help distinguish any including red, yellow, purple green, blue, and orange. It is extensive to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Many models will not be applicable even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.
Nalley Hyundai offers a collection of coolant flush coupons to help you save today. To shop each of our service specials click here. If you'd like to handle your coolant service yourself, you can still purchase coolant or antifreeze from Nalley Hyundai directly at a notable price.
How long does Hyundai Santa Fe 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 distinguishable information on what intervals your coolant needs to be replaced, check your Hyundai Santa Fe maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Nalley Hyundai a call at 7709990443 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.
Hyundai Santa Fe Coolant Flush
A coolant flush or cooling system service consists of three critical services.
- Adding a cleaner compound to get rid of corrosion, sediment, particles,and rust
- Refilling the system with the appropriate coolant and carefully measuring the dilution percentage
- Flushing the entire system thoroughly
What color coolant does Hyundai Santa Fe use?
It's critical 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 looking for the right coolant for your Hyundai Santa Fe, 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 Santa Fe to Nalley Hyundai or give us a call at 7709990443. Schedule service online and use one of our several coolant flush coupons to save now.
How much coolant does a Hyundai Santa Fe take or need?
Every make and model requires a slightly discrete level of coolant. To see the conclusive amount paramount you should always check your Hyundai Santa Fe owner's manual. Give us a call or deliver your vehicle to Nalley Hyundai and we'll answer any questions you have on coolant levels.
WARNING - To avert burns, make sure your car engine is cool before checking your coolant level.
How often should you change coolant in a Hyundai Santa Fe?
Typically, you should have your Hyundai Santa Fe 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 deliver your vehicle into Nalley Hyundai, we will check your fluid levels and diagnose it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make bold it's diluted perfectly. It's tremendous to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make bold you catch any issues before they cause alarming damage. When it comes to your Hyundai Santa Fe engine, it's better safe than guilty.
What kind of coolant does Hyundai Santa Fe use?
There are countless 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 certain to reference your Hyundai Santa Fe owner's manual for the contrasting type of coolant needed and the particular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Hyundai Santa Fe skilled service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make satisfied the solid coolant is used. Give Nalley Hyundai a call today!
What happens if my Hyundai Santa Fe runs out of coolant?
Your Hyundai Santa Fe doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a marvelous percentage collection or your Hyundai Santa Fe engine parts can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant entirely 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.
How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my Hyundai Santa Fe?
Common symptoms that your Hyundai Santa Fe needs a coolant flush are:
- Sediment or rust will be visible in the coolant
- Unusual grinding noises can come from the engine
- Your check engine light may turn on
- Your temperature gauge will read correctly above natural with the engine on for a few minutes.
- Steam will come from the radiator or hood
- Sometimes, albeit implausible, you'll be capable to smell an odd burning odor coming from under the hood.
- Coolant will naturally leak out when the engine is running. Check the ground when you park.
- Your heater may avert working
