
2019 Chevy Trax Coolant
Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is frequently a liquid or gas substance used to regulate the temperature of your engine. Liquid coolants are typically 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 essential. This undoubtedly isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the predominant 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 design 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 Bill Estes Chevy Indianapolis a call at 3176435230 or schedule service online and let one of our technicians and service advisors handle your coolant flush.
Every vehicle manufacturer, including Chevy has developed its own coolant or requires a specific coolant that is unique to individual years and models. There are many colors of coolants to help distinguish each including red, purple yellow, green, blue, 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.
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How much coolant does a 2019 Chevy Trax take or need?
Every make and model requires a distinct level of coolant. To see the precise amount necessary you should repeatedly check your 2019 Chevy Trax owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your car to Bill Estes Chevy Indianapolis and we'll answer any questions you have on coolant levels.
WARNING - To avoid burns, make sure your car engine is cool before checking your coolant level.
What color coolant does 2019 Chevy Trax use?
It's essential to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are ordinarily 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 ordinarily 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 correct coolant for your 2019 Chevy Trax, you need to repeatedly check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are utilizing the right coolant is to send your 2019 Chevy Trax to Bill Estes Chevy Indianapolis or give us a call at 3176435230. Schedule service online and use one of our many coolant flush coupons to save today.
2019 Chevy Trax Coolant Flush
A coolant flush or cooling system service consists of three principal services.
- Adding a cleaner compound to get rid of sediment, particles, corrosion,and rust
- Replenishing the system with the appropriate coolant and carefully measuring the dilution percentage
- Flushing the whole system thoroughly
What happens if my 2019 Chevy Trax runs out of coolant?
Your 2019 Chevy Trax doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a specific percentage range or your 2019 Chevy Trax engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreplaceably damaged. If you run out of coolant totally 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 often should you change coolant in a 2019 Chevy Trax?
Normally, you should have your 2019 Chevy Trax coolant flush completed each 30,000 miles or each two years. There are certain instances where your vehicle can go without a flush for a longer period of time. When you bring your vehicle into Bill Estes Chevy Indianapolis, we will check your fluid levels and inspect it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make sure it's diluted perfectly. It's critical 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 2019 Chevy Trax engine, it's better secure than sorry.
How long does 2019 Chevy Trax coolant last?
How frequently you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are many types of coolants. 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 specific data on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2019 Chevy Trax maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Bill Estes Chevy Indianapolis a call at 3176435230 today and ask one of our OEM-trained mechanics or advisers. You can again 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 2019 Chevy Trax?
Common symptoms that your 2019 Chevy Trax needs a coolant flush are:
- Your check engine light may turn on
- Coolant will usually leak out when the engine is running. Check the ground when you park.
- Your heater may stop working
- Unexpected grinding noises can come from the engine
- Sometimes, albeit unlikely, you'll be able to smell an odd burning odor coming from under the hood.
- Your temperature gauge will read far above normal with the engine on for a few minutes.
- Sediment or rust will be visible in the coolant
- Steam will come from the radiator or hood
What kind of coolant does 2019 Chevy Trax 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 invariably mean the same thing. It's critical to reference your 2019 Chevy Trax owner's manual for the specific type of coolant needed and the specific intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service concluded. Or you can call one of our Chevy Trax factory certified service technicians for any information you need. We can still schedule you an appointment to make sure the correct coolant is used. Give Bill Estes Chevy Indianapolis a call today!