Acura RDX Coolant
Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is usually 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 extremely difficult. 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 correct 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 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, incorporating Acura has developed its own coolant or requires a definite coolant that is unique to discrete years and models. There are many colors of coolants to help distinguish each including purple green, blue, red, yellow, and orange. It is critical to do your research if you plan to purchase, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Many models will not be compatible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.
Crown Acura offers a variety of coolant flush coupons to help you save today. 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 imposing price.
How often should you change coolant in a Acura RDX?
Typically, you should have your Acura RDX coolant flush completed each 30,000 miles or each 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 Crown Acura Richmond, we will check your fluid levels and analyze it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make confident it's diluted correctly. It's important to have this checked each 15,000 miles to make confident you catch any issues before they cause awesome damage. When it comes to your Acura RDX engine, it's better reliable than guilty.
Acura RDX Coolant Flush
A coolant flush or cooling system service consists of three main services.
- Adding a cleaner compound to get rid of sediment, particles, corrosion,and rust
- Refilling the system with the appropriate coolant and carefully measuring the dilution percentage
- Flushing the entire system thoroughly
How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my Acura RDX?
Common symptoms that your Acura RDX needs a coolant flush are:
- Sediment or rust will be evident in the coolant
- Coolant will generally leak out when the engine is functioning. Check the ground when you park.
- Steam will come from the radiator or hood
- Unusual grinding noises can come from the engine
- Your heater may stop working
- Your temperature gauge will read perfectly above normal with the engine on for many minutes.
- Sometimes, albeit remote, you'll be able to smell an odd burning odor coming from under the hood.
- Your check engine light may turn on
What happens if my Acura RDX runs out of coolant?
Your Acura RDX doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a specific percentage fluctuate or your Acura RDX engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant solely 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.
How much coolant does a Acura RDX take or need?
Every make and model requires a slightly discrete level of coolant. To see the precise deposit basic you should always check your Acura RDX owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Crown Acura Richmond and we'll answer any questions you have on coolant levels.
WARNING - To avoid burns, make bold your vehicle engine is cheerful before checking your coolant level.
What color coolant does Acura RDX 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 Acura RDX, 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 RDX to Crown Acura Richmond or give us a call at 8043618447. Schedule service online and use one of our many coolant flush coupons to save expeditiously.
What kind of coolant does Acura RDX 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 numerous to reference your Acura RDX owner's manual for the definite type of coolant needed and the particular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Acura RDX experienced service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make sure the low-priced coolant is used. Give Crown Acura Richmond a call today!
How long does Acura RDX coolant last?
How consistently you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are copious 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 specific information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your Acura RDX 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.