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2013 Ford Focus 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 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 extraordinarily laborious. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the basic ingredient in the eminent 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 honest 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 Bill Estes Ford Brownsburg a call at 3177903264 or schedule service online and let one of our technicians and service experts handle your coolant flush.

Every vehicle manufacturer, including Ford has developed its own coolant or requires a authentic coolant that is uncommon to private years and models. There are countless colors of coolants to help distinguish all including green, blue, red, purple yellow, and orange. It is difficult 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.

Bill Estes Ford offers a mixture of coolant flush coupons to help you save straightaway. 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 Bill Estes Ford Brownsburg directly at a superb price.

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

Every make and model requires a slightly many level of coolant. To see the decent reward helpful you should always check your 2013 Ford Focus owner's manual. Give us a call or transport your vehicle to Bill Estes Ford Brownsburg and we'll answer any questions you have on coolant levels.

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

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

Typically, you should have your 2013 Ford Focus coolant flush completed every 30,000 miles or every two years. There are some instances where your car can go without a flush for a longer period of time. When you bring your car into Bill Estes Ford Brownsburg, we will check your fluid levels and inspect it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make sure it's diluted well. It's hefty 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 Focus engine, it's better safe than touched.

What color coolant does 2013 Ford Focus use?

It's extraordinary to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are mostly 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 mostly 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 2013 Ford Focus, 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 Focus to Bill Estes Ford Brownsburg or give us a call at 3177903264. Schedule service online and use one of our many coolant flush coupons to save today.

What kind of coolant does 2013 Ford Focus 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 vital to reference your 2013 Ford Focus owner's manual for the definite type of coolant decisive and the particular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Ford Focus professional service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make satisfied the suitable coolant is used. Give Bill Estes Ford Brownsburg a call today!

How long does 2013 Ford Focus coolant last?

How often you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are plentiful 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 positive information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2013 Ford Focus maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Bill Estes Ford Brownsburg a call at 3177903264 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 happens if my 2013 Ford Focus runs out of coolant?

Your 2013 Ford Focus doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a decisive percentage range or your 2013 Ford Focus engine parts can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant solely due to a leak or low fluid levels, your entire engine system can be compromised from the gaskets to the pistons or even the engine block itself.

2013 Ford Focus Coolant Flush

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

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

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

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

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