2012 Hyundai Tucson Coolant

2012 Hyundai Tucson 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 cold point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is extremely decisive. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the essential 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 suitable 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 consultants at Courtesy Hyundai of Tampa a call at 8132855062 or schedule service online and let one of our technicians and service consultants handle your coolant flush.

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

Courtesy Hyundai of Tampa 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 Courtesy Hyundai of Tampa directly at a marvelous cost.

What happens if my 2012 Hyundai Tucson runs out of coolant?

Your 2012 Hyundai Tucson doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a conclusive percentage assortment or your 2012 Hyundai Tucson engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant solely due to a leak or scanty 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 2012 Hyundai Tucson?

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

• Unusual grinding noises can come from the engine
• Steam will come from the radiator or hood
• Your temperature gauge will read correctly above daily with the engine on for assorted minutes.
• Sometimes, albeit inconceivable, you'll be able to smell an odd burning odor coming from under the hood.
• Your heater may avoid working
• Sediment or rust will be amusing in the coolant
• Your check engine light may turn on
• Coolant will typically leak out when the engine is running. Check the ground when you park.

2012 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, particles, sediment,and rust
• Refilling the system with the appropriate coolant and carefully measuring the dilution percentage
• Flushing the entire system thoroughly

What kind of coolant does 2012 Hyundai Tucson use?

There are copious 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 indicate the same thing. It's cooperative to reference your 2012 Hyundai Tucson owner's manual for the interesting type of coolant decisive and the particular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Hyundai Tucson professional service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make positive the noble coolant is used. Give Courtesy Hyundai of Tampa a call today!

How long does 2012 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 disparate information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2012 Hyundai Tucson maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Courtesy Hyundai of Tampa a call at 8132855062 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 often should you change coolant in a 2012 Hyundai Tucson?

Typically, you should have your 2012 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 Courtesy Hyundai of Tampa, 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 basic to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make sure you catch any issues before they cause dangerous damage. When it comes to your 2012 Hyundai Tucson engine, it's better safe than remorseful.

How much coolant does a 2012 Hyundai Tucson take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly divergent level of coolant. To see the definite amount decisive you should always check your 2012 Hyundai Tucson owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Courtesy Hyundai of Tampa and we'll answer any questions you have on coolant levels.

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

What color coolant does 2012 Hyundai Tucson use?

It's convenient to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are frequently 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 frequently green, however, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, always be convinced to find out the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your 2012 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 2012 Hyundai Tucson to Courtesy Hyundai of Tampa or give us a call at 8132855062. Schedule service online and use one of our countless coolant flush coupons to save today.