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2012 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 frequently half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to lower the brisk point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is exceedingly difficult. Interestingly enough, this isn't the initial time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the main ingredient in the prominent 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 contractual coolant.

You can purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water extra, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being extra to the engine system. Give the experts at Courtesy Hyundai of Tampa a call at 8132855062 or schedule service online and let one of our technicians and service advisors handle your coolant flush.

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

Courtesy Hyundai of Tampa offers a variety of coolant flush coupons to aid you save straightaway. To buy 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 Courtesy Hyundai of Tampa directly at a memorable price.

What happens if my 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe runs out of coolant?

Your 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a authentic percentage assortment or your 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant strictly due to a leak or poor fluid levels, your total engine system can be compromised from the gaskets to the pistons or even the engine block itself.

What kind of coolant does 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 basic to reference your 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe owner's manual for the assorted type of coolant decisive and the singular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Hyundai Santa Fe trained service technicians for each information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make sure the careful coolant is used. Give Courtesy Hyundai of Tampa a call today!

How much coolant does a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly contrasting level of coolant. To see the distinct amount necessary you should always check your 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Courtesy Hyundai of Tampa and we'll interpretation any questions you have on coolant levels.

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

What color coolant does 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe use?

It's exciting 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 2012 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 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe to Courtesy Hyundai of Tampa or give us a call at 8132855062. Schedule service online and use one of our bountiful coolant flush coupons to save today.

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Coolant Flush

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

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

How often should you change coolant in a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Typically, you should have your 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe coolant flush completed every 30,000 miles or every two years. There are some instances where your car can go without a flush for a longer period of time. When you bring your car into Courtesy Hyundai of Tampa, we will check your fluid levels and inspect it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make hopeful it's diluted perfectly. It's intense to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make hopeful you catch any issues before they cause dangerous damage. When it comes to your 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe engine, it's better safe than remorseful.

How long does 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe coolant last?

How typically 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 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Courtesy Hyundai of Tampa a call at 8132855062 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.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Common symptoms that your 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe needs a coolant flush are:

  • 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
  • Your heater may stop working
  • Sediment or rust will be clear in the coolant
  • Unusual grinding noises can come from the engine
  • Coolant will mostly leak out when the engine is running. Check the ground when you park.
  • Steam will come from the radiator or hood
  • Your temperature gauge will read accurately above normal with the engine on for a few minutes.