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2014 Ford Focus Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is consistently 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 cut down the nice 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 main ingredient in the favored 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 lawful coolant.

You can purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water additional, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being additional to the engine system. Give the specialists 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 car manufacturer, consisting Ford has developed its own coolant or requires a disparate coolant that is awesome to disparate years and models. There are many colors of coolants to help distinguish each including green, purple yellow, blue, red, and orange. It is difficult to do your research if you plan to pay cash for, 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 variety of coolant flush coupons to help you save today. To shop all of our service specials click here. If you'd like to handle your coolant service yourself, you can still buy coolant or antifreeze from Bill Estes Ford Brownsburg directly at a awesome price.

How much coolant does a 2014 Ford Focus take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly additional level of coolant. To see the definitive amount critical you should always check your 2014 Ford Focus owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Bill Estes Ford Brownsburg and we'll interpretation any questions you have on coolant levels.

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

2014 Ford Focus Coolant Flush

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

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

How often should you change coolant in a 2014 Ford Focus?

Typically, you should have your 2014 Ford Focus 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 inspect it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make courageous it's diluted properly. It's essential to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make courageous you catch any issues before they cause scrupulous damage. When it comes to your 2014 Ford Focus engine, it's better safe than touched.

What color coolant does 2014 Ford Focus use?

It's detectable 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 looking for the right coolant for your 2014 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 2014 Ford Focus to Bill Estes Ford Brownsburg or give us a call at 3177903264. Schedule service online and use one of our plentiful coolant flush coupons to save straightaway.

How long does 2014 Ford Focus coolant last?

How often 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 confident information on what intervals your coolant needs to be replenished, check your 2014 Ford Focus maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Bill Estes Ford Brownsburg a call at 3177903264 now 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 2014 Ford Focus runs out of coolant?

Your 2014 Ford Focus doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a clear percentage collection or your 2014 Ford Focus engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant entirely 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 do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2014 Ford Focus?

Common symptoms that your 2014 Ford Focus needs a coolant flush are:

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

What kind of coolant does 2014 Ford Focus 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 2014 Ford Focus owner's manual for the clear type of coolant needed and the peculiar intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Ford Focus skilled service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make sure the honest coolant is used. Give Bill Estes Ford Brownsburg a call today!