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2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is commonly a liquid or gas substance used to regulate the temperature of your engine. Liquid coolants are consistently half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to reduce the brisk point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is highly specific. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the fundamental ingredient in the favored 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 factual 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 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 vehicle manufacturer, encompassing Hyundai has developed its own coolant or requires a specific coolant that is unique to different years and models. There are bountiful colors of coolants to assist distinguish each including green, purple red, yellow, blue, 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 compatible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Courtesy Hyundai of Tampa 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 Courtesy Hyundai of Tampa directly at a tall price.

What color coolant does 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe use?

It's curious 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 confident to learn the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your 2016 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 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe to Courtesy Hyundai of Tampa or give us a call at 8132855062. Schedule service online and use one of our many coolant flush coupons to save today.

How long does 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe coolant last?

How commonly you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are innumerable 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 evident information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Courtesy Hyundai of Tampa a call at 8132855062 at this moment 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 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Common symptoms that your 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe needs a coolant flush are:

  • Your heater may stop working
  • Your check engine light may turn on
  • Sediment or rust will be detectable in the coolant
  • Unusual grinding noises can come from the engine
  • Your temperature gauge will read well above traditional with the engine on for a few minutes.
  • Sometimes, albeit unlikely, you'll be solid to smell an odd burning odor coming from under the hood.
  • Coolant will typically leak out when the engine is running. Check the ground when you park.
  • Steam will come from the radiator or hood

What kind of coolant does 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe use?

There are considerable 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 designate the same thing. It's unusual to reference your 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe owner's manual for the indisputable type of coolant needed and the personal 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 any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make bold the sufficient coolant is used. Give Courtesy Hyundai of Tampa a call today!

2016 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 particles, sediment, corrosion,and rust
  • Flushing the entire system thoroughly
  • Refilling the system with the favorable coolant and carefully measuring the dilution percentage

What happens if my 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe runs out of coolant?

Your 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a confident percentage vary or your 2016 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 entire engine system can be compromised from the gaskets to the pistons or even the engine block itself.

How much coolant does a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly divergent level of coolant. To see the definite sum considerable you should always check your 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Courtesy Hyundai of Tampa and we'll resolution any questions you have on coolant levels.

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

How often should you change coolant in a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Typically, you should have your 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe coolant flush completed every 30,000 miles or every two years. There are some instances where your automobile can go without a flush for a longer period of time. When you bring your automobile 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 convinced it's diluted correctly. It's primary to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make convinced you catch any issues before they cause active damage. When it comes to your 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe engine, it's better safe than contrite.