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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is naturally 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 freezing point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is exceedingly essential. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the fundamental ingredient in the well-known 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 good coolant.

You can purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water further, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being further to the engine system. Give the specialists 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 vehicle manufacturer, including Hyundai has developed its own coolant or requires a distinct coolant that is unique to distinct years and models. There are many colors of coolants to help distinguish each including blue, purple yellow, red, green, and orange. It is hard to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Many models will not be admissible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

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How long does 2013 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 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 definitive information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Typically, you should have your 2013 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 bring your vehicle into Courtesy Hyundai of Tampa, we will check your fluid levels and observe it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make convinced it's diluted accurately. It's intense to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make convinced you catch each issues before they cause awful damage. When it comes to your 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe engine, it's accessible secure than sorry.

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Coolant Flush

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

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

How much coolant does a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly disparate level of coolant. To see the exact amount main you should always check your 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe owner's manual. Give us a call or transport 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 cold before checking your coolant level.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Common symptoms that your 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe needs a coolant flush are:

  • Your check engine light may turn on
  • Your heater may stop working
  • Your temperature gauge will read well above common with the engine on for a few minutes.
  • Sediment or rust will be accessible in the coolant
  • Unusual 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.
  • Steam will come from the radiator or hood
  • Coolant will frequently leak out when the engine is running. Check the ground when you park.

What color coolant does 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe use?

It's critical to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are commonly 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 commonly green, however, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, always be sure to choose the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your 2013 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 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe to Courtesy Hyundai of Tampa or give us a call at 8132855062. Schedule service online and use one of our copious coolant flush coupons to save quickly.

What happens if my 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe runs out of coolant?

Your 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a certain percentage range or your 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant entirely 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.

What kind of coolant does 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe use?

There are bountiful 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 represent the equal thing. It's helpful to reference your 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe owner's manual for the definite type of coolant essential and the particular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Hyundai Santa Fe experienced service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make convinced the honest coolant is used. Give Courtesy Hyundai of Tampa a call today!