Toyota Highlander Coolant

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Toyota Highlander Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is frequently a liquid or gas substance used to regulate the temperature of your engine. Liquid coolants are ordinarily half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to lessen the chilly point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is tremendously laborious. Interestingly enough, this isn't the original time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the principal ingredient in the accepted 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 productive 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 specialists at Nalley Toyota Stonecrest a call at 7706290279 or schedule service online and let one of our technicians and service advisors handle your coolant flush.

Every vehicle manufacturer, including Toyota has developed its own coolant or requires a careful coolant that is occasional to particular years and models. There are bountiful colors of coolants to assist distinguish every including green, blue, purple red, yellow, and orange. It is satisfactory 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.

Toyota Stonecrest offers a variety of coolant flush coupons to help you save now. To search all of our service specials click here. If you'd like to handle your coolant service yourself, you can still invest coolant or antifreeze from Nalley Toyota Stonecrest directly at a correct price.

What color coolant does Toyota Highlander use?

It's awesome to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are typically 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 typically green, however, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, always be confident to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your Toyota Highlander, you need to always check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are using the right coolant is to send your Toyota Highlander to Nalley Toyota Stonecrest or give us a call at 7706290279. Schedule service online and use one of our many coolant flush coupons to save straightaway.

How long does Toyota Highlander coolant last?

How often you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are frequent 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 certain information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your Toyota Highlander maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Nalley Toyota Stonecrest a call at 7706290279 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 Toyota Highlander?

Common symptoms that your Toyota Highlander needs a coolant flush are:

Sediment or rust will be visible in the coolant
Steam will come from the radiator or hood
Unusual grinding noises can come from the engine
Your temperature gauge will designate well above ordinary with the engine on for a few minutes.
Sometimes, albeit unlikely, you'll be capable to smell an assorted burning odor coming from under the hood.
Your check engine light may turn on
Coolant will consistently leak out when the engine is running. Check the ground when you park.
Your heater may avoid working

How much coolant does a Toyota Highlander take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly different level of coolant. To see the careful amount imperative you should always check your Toyota Highlander owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Nalley Toyota Stonecrest and we'll answer any questions you have on coolant levels.

WARNING - To avoid burns, make positive your car engine is congenial before checking your coolant level.

How often should you change coolant in a Toyota Highlander?

Typically, you should have your Toyota Highlander coolant flush completed each 30,000 miles or each 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 Nalley Toyota Stonecrest, we will check your fluid levels and inspect it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make sure it's diluted properly. It's basic to have this checked each 15,000 miles to make sure you catch any issues before they cause exciting damage. When it comes to your Toyota Highlander engine, it's distinguished reliable than touched.

What happens if my Toyota Highlander runs out of coolant?

Your Toyota Highlander doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a specific percentage alter or your Toyota Highlander engine components can start to rust, wear and tear, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant entirely due to a leak or poor fluid levels, your total engine system can be compromised from the gaskets to the pistons or even the engine block itself.

What kind of coolant does Toyota Highlander 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 identical thing. It's essential to reference your Toyota Highlander owner's manual for the certain type of coolant fundamental and the particular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Toyota Highlander trained service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make sure the definite coolant is used. Give Nalley Toyota Stonecrest a call today!