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2013 Ford F-150 Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is commonly 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 chilly point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is highly main. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the main ingredient in the favorite 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 accurate 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 advisors at Bill Estes Ford Brownsburg a call at 3177903264 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 scarce to diverse years and models. There are bountiful colors of coolants to assist distinguish each including purple blue, red, green, yellow, and orange. It is meaningful to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your car. Many models will not be compatible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Bill Estes Ford offers a range of coolant flush coupons to help you save expeditiously. 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 Bill Estes Ford Brownsburg directly at a comfortable price.

What kind of coolant does 2013 Ford F-150 use?

There are various 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 crucial to reference your 2013 Ford F-150 owner's manual for the definite type of coolant needed and the distinctive intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Ford F-150 trained service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make convinced the normal coolant is used. Give Bill Estes Ford Brownsburg a call today!

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2013 Ford F-150?

Common symptoms that your 2013 Ford F-150 needs a coolant flush are:

  • Sometimes, albeit implausible, you'll be robust to smell an odd burning odor coming from under the hood.
  • Steam will come from the radiator or hood
  • Your temperature gauge will determine perfectly above innate with the engine on for assorted minutes.
  • Coolant will commonly leak out when the engine is functioning. Check the ground when you park.
  • Your heater may stop working
  • Unusual grinding noises can come from the engine
  • Sediment or rust will be visible in the coolant
  • Your check engine light may turn on

What happens if my 2013 Ford F-150 runs out of coolant?

Your 2013 Ford F-150 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 F-150 engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant specifically 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 F-150?

Typically, you should have your 2013 Ford F-150 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 Bill Estes Ford Brownsburg, we will check your fluid levels and investigate it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make bold it's diluted accurately. It's basic to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make bold you catch any issues before they cause risky break. When it comes to your 2013 Ford F-150 engine, it's better safe than apologetic.

2013 Ford F-150 Coolant Flush

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

  • Adding a cleaner compound to get rid of particles, sediment, 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 2013 Ford F-150 use?

It's main 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 elect for the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your 2013 Ford F-150, 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 F-150 to Bill Estes Ford Brownsburg or give us a call at 3177903264. Schedule service online and use one of our bountiful coolant flush coupons to save today.

How long does 2013 Ford F-150 coolant last?

How constantly 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 various information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2013 Ford F-150 maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Bill Estes Ford Brownsburg a call at 3177903264 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 much coolant does a 2013 Ford F-150 take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly unmistakable level of coolant. To see the precise payment superb you should always check your 2013 Ford F-150 owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Bill Estes Ford Brownsburg and we'll answer any questions you have on coolant levels.

WARNING - To avert burns, make positive your vehicle engine is enjoyable before checking your coolant level.