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Acura Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is consistently 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 chilly point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is immensely crucial. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the main 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 combined to create the contractual 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 veterans at Crown Acura Richmond a call at 8043618447 or schedule service online and let one of our technicians and service advisors handle your coolant flush.

Every vehicle manufacturer, including Acura has developed its own coolant or requires a various coolant that is unique to various years and models. There are many colors of coolants to help distinguish each including green, yellow, blue, red, purple and orange. It is necessary to do your research if you plan to invest, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Many models will not be admissible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Crown Acura offers a variety of coolant flush coupons to aid you save swiftly. To search 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 Crown Acura Richmond directly at a fantastic price.

What kind of coolant does Acura 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 notable to reference your Acura owner's manual for the unmistakable type of coolant decisive and the peculiar intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Acura trained service technicians for all information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make sure the honest coolant is used. Give Crown Acura Richmond a call today!

What happens if my Acura runs out of coolant?

Your Acura doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a actual percentage range or your Acura 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 long does Acura coolant last?

How generally 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 detailed information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your Acura maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Crown Acura Richmond a call at 8043618447 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.

Acura 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 awesome coolant and carefully measuring the dilution percentage
  • Flushing the entire system thoroughly

How often should you change coolant in a Acura?

Typically, you should have your Acura 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 Crown Acura Richmond, we will check your fluid levels and audit it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make courageous it's diluted correctly. It's important to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make courageous you catch each issues before they cause alarming damage. When it comes to your Acura engine, it's better safe than sorry.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my Acura?

Common symptoms that your Acura needs a coolant flush are:

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

How much coolant does a Acura take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly exact level of coolant. To see the specific sum crucial you should always check your Acura owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your car to Crown Acura Richmond and we'll answer any questions you have on coolant levels.

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

What color coolant does Acura 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 determine the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your Acura, you need to always check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are using the right coolant is to send your Acura to Crown Acura Richmond or give us a call at 8043618447. Schedule service online and use one of our frequent coolant flush coupons to save today.