Ford Focus Coolant
Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is typically 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 chilled point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is extremely tough. Interestingly enough, this isn't the original time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the large ingredient in the popular 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 constitutional 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 veterans at Bill Estes Ford Brownsburg a call at 3177903264 or schedule service online and let one of our technicians and service veterans handle your coolant flush.
Every vehicle manufacturer, including Ford has developed its own coolant or requires a certain coolant that is unique to definite years and models. There are copious colors of coolants to help distinguish each including blue, purple red, green, yellow, and orange. It is harsh to do your research if you plan to browse, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Contrasting models will not be admissible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.
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How often should you change coolant in a Ford Focus?
Typically, you should have your Ford Focus coolant flush completed every 30,000 miles or every two years. There are some instances where your automobile can go without a flush for a longer period of time. When you bring your automobile 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 convinced it's diluted properly. It's marvelous to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make convinced you catch each issues before they cause alarming damage. When it comes to your Ford Focus engine, it's better safe than sorry.
How much coolant does a Ford Focus take or need?
Every make and model requires a slightly distinct level of coolant. To see the exact payment essential you should always check your Ford Focus 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 prevent burns, make sure your vehicle engine is enjoyable before checking your coolant level.
What kind of coolant does Ford Focus 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 decisive to reference your Ford Focus owner's manual for the decisive type of coolant imperative and the contrasting intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Ford Focus trained service technicians for all information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make confident the satisfactory coolant is used. Give Bill Estes Ford Brownsburg a call today!
Ford Focus Coolant Flush
A coolant flush or cooling system service consists of three vital services.
- Adding a cleaner compound to get rid of corrosion, particles, sediment,and rust
- Flushing the entire system thoroughly
- Refilling the system with the cooperative coolant and carefully measuring the dilution percentage
How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my Ford Focus?
Common symptoms that your Ford Focus needs a coolant flush are:
- Your check engine light may turn on
- Unusual grinding noises can come from the engine
- Coolant will commonly leak out when the engine is running. Check the ground when you park.
- Sediment or rust will be clear in the coolant
- Your temperature gauge will read properly above common with the engine on for a few minutes.
- Sometimes, albeit unlikely, you'll be able to smell an odd burning odor coming from under the hood.
- Steam will come from the radiator or hood
- Your heater may stop working
What happens if my Ford Focus runs out of coolant?
Your Ford Focus doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a current percentage range or your Ford Focus engine parts can start to rust, wear and tear, 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 long does Ford Focus coolant last?
How frequently you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are countless 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 further information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your Ford Focus 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.
What color coolant does Ford Focus use?
It's colossal 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 searching for the right coolant for your 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 Ford Focus 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 at this moment.