2013 Ford Escape Coolant

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2013 Ford Escape Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is regularly 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 crucial. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the essential ingredient in the well-known 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 suitable 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 experts at Coggin Deland Ford a call at 3862100247 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 definitive coolant that is unique to private years and models. There are many colors of coolants to help distinguish each including blue, red, green, purple yellow, and orange. It is fundamental 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.

Deland Ford 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 invest coolant or antifreeze from Coggin Deland Ford directly at a good rate.

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

Your 2013 Ford Escape doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a clear percentage range or your 2013 Ford Escape engine components can start to rust, wear and tear, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant solely due to a leak or scanty fluid levels, your whole engine system can be compromised from the gaskets to the pistons or even the engine block itself.

What kind of coolant does 2013 Ford Escape use?

There are plentiful 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 essential to reference your 2013 Ford Escape owner's manual for the disparate type of coolant needed and the private intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Ford Escape trained service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make convinced the exact coolant is used. Give Coggin Deland Ford a call today!

What color coolant does 2013 Ford Escape use?

It's critical to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are normally 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 normally green, however, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, always be hopeful to find out the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your 2013 Ford Escape, 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 Escape to Coggin Deland Ford or give us a call at 3862100247. Schedule service online and use one of our frequent coolant flush coupons to save today.

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

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

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

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

Every make and model requires a slightly divergent level of coolant. To see the careful amount basic you should always check your 2013 Ford Escape owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Coggin Deland Ford and we'll resolution any questions you have on coolant levels.

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

How long does 2013 Ford Escape coolant last?

How naturally 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 precise information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2013 Ford Escape maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Coggin Deland Ford a call at 3862100247 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 often should you change coolant in a 2013 Ford Escape?

Typically, you should have your 2013 Ford Escape 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 Coggin Deland Ford, 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 vital to have this checked each 15,000 miles to make sure you catch any issues before they cause hazardous damage. When it comes to your 2013 Ford Escape engine, it's better safe than sorry.