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Jeep 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 usually half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to lower the bleak point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is exceedingly necessary. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the conscious ingredient in the classical 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 common 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 mentors at Courtesy Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram a call at 8136948784 or schedule service online and let one of our technicians and service advisors handle your coolant flush.

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

Courtesy offers a variety of coolant flush coupons to help you save at this moment. To buy 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 Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram directly at a convenient price.

Jeep Coolant Flush

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

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

What color coolant does Jeep use?

It's essential 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 satisfied to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When considering for the right coolant for your Jeep, you need to always check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are using the right coolant is to send your Jeep to Courtesy Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram or give us a call at 8136948784. Schedule service online and use one of our several coolant flush coupons to save instantly.

How often should you change coolant in a Jeep?

Typically, you should have your Jeep 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 Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, we will check your fluid levels and audit it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make confident it's diluted correctly. It's various to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make confident you catch all issues before they cause perilous damage. When it comes to your Jeep engine, it's better protected than sorry.

How long does Jeep coolant last?

How consistently 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 clear information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your Jeep maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Courtesy Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram a call at 8136948784 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 do I know if I need a coolant flush in my Jeep?

Common symptoms that your Jeep needs a coolant flush are:

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

How much coolant does a Jeep take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly additional level of coolant. To see the authentic sum enormous you should always check your Jeep owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your automobile to Courtesy Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram and we'll explanation each questions you have on coolant levels.

WARNING - To avoid burns, make sure your automobile engine is affable before checking your coolant level.

What kind of coolant does Jeep 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 curious to reference your Jeep owner's manual for the clear type of coolant mandatory and the particular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Jeep competent service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make sure the pragmatic coolant is used. Give Courtesy Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram a call today!

What happens if my Jeep runs out of coolant?

Your Jeep doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a definitive percentage range or your Jeep engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant exactly 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.