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2013 Ford Explorer Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is generally 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 freezing point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is extremely hard. Interestingly enough, this isn't the original time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the leading ingredient in the common 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 honorable coolant.

You can buy ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water additional, or you can buy full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being additional to the engine system. Give the experts at David McDavid Ford a call at 8174207990 or schedule service online and let one of our technicians and service advisors handle your coolant flush.

Every vehicle manufacturer, including Ford has developed its own coolant or requires a evident coolant that is unique to disparate years and models. There are many colors of coolants to help distinguish every including blue, red, green, purple yellow, and orange. It is difficult to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Plentiful models will not be compatible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

McDavid Ford offers a variety of coolant flush coupons to help you save today. To browse 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 David McDavid Ford directly at a enormous value.

What happens if my 2013 Ford Explorer runs out of coolant?

Your 2013 Ford Explorer doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a reasonable percentage fluctuate or your 2013 Ford Explorer 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 entire engine system can be compromised from the gaskets to the pistons or even the engine block itself.

How often should you change coolant in a 2013 Ford Explorer?

Typically, you should have your 2013 Ford Explorer 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 David McDavid Ford, we will check your fluid levels and analyze it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make sure it's diluted correctly. It's necessary to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make sure you catch any issues before they cause serious damage. When it comes to your 2013 Ford Explorer engine, it's better safe than sorry.

2013 Ford Explorer Coolant Flush

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

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

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2013 Ford Explorer?

Common symptoms that your 2013 Ford Explorer needs a coolant flush are:

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

How much coolant does a 2013 Ford Explorer take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly different level of coolant. To see the assorted amount accessible you should always check your 2013 Ford Explorer owner's manual. Give us a call or transport your vehicle to David McDavid Ford and we'll answer all questions you have on coolant levels.

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

How long does 2013 Ford Explorer coolant last?

How naturally you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are sufficient 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 various information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2013 Ford Explorer maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give David McDavid Ford a call at 8174207990 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.

What kind of coolant does 2013 Ford Explorer use?

There are copious 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 meaningful to reference your 2013 Ford Explorer owner's manual for the coherent type of coolant fundamental and the singular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Ford Explorer trained service mechanics for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make sure the suitable coolant is used. Give David McDavid Ford a call today!

What color coolant does 2013 Ford Explorer use?

It's precarious 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 fearless to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When glancing for the right coolant for your 2013 Ford Explorer, you need to always check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are using the right coolant is to send your 2013 Ford Explorer to David McDavid Ford or give us a call at 8174207990. Schedule service online and use one of our bountiful coolant flush coupons to save today.