Toyota Highlander Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is mostly 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 extremely troublesome. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the leading 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 apt coolant.

You can browse ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water added, or you can browse full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being added to the engine system. Give the experts at Courtesy Toyota of Brandon a call at 8132854632 or schedule service online and let one of our technicians and service consultants handle your coolant flush.

Every vehicle manufacturer, including Toyota has developed its own coolant or requires a divergent coolant that is unique to various years and models. There are copious colors of coolants to help distinguish each including yellow, red, blue, green, purple and orange. It is modern to do your research if you plan to purchase, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Several models will not be compatible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

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How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my Toyota Highlander?

Common symptoms that your Toyota Highlander needs a coolant flush are:

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

How long does Toyota Highlander coolant last?

How commonly you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are copious 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 clear information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your Toyota Highlander maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Courtesy Toyota of Brandon a call at 8132854632 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 Toyota Highlander use?

It's critical 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 courageous to learn the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your Toyota Highlander, you need to always check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are using the right coolant is to send your Toyota Highlander to Courtesy Toyota of Brandon or give us a call at 8132854632. Schedule service online and use one of our countless coolant flush coupons to save today.

What happens if my Toyota Highlander runs out of coolant?

Your Toyota Highlander doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a conclusive percentage assortment or your Toyota Highlander 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.

Toyota Highlander Coolant Flush

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

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

How much coolant does a Toyota Highlander take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly contrasting level of coolant. To see the definite payment basic you should always check your Toyota Highlander owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Courtesy Toyota of Brandon and we'll answer each questions you have on coolant levels.

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

How often should you change coolant in a Toyota Highlander?

Typically, you should have your Toyota Highlander 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 Courtesy Toyota of Brandon, we will check your fluid levels and investigate it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make sure it's diluted properly. It's paramount to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make sure you catch any issues before they cause harsh damage. When it comes to your Toyota Highlander engine, it's rewarding safe than guilty.

What kind of coolant does Toyota Highlander 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 towering to reference your Toyota Highlander owner's manual for the specific type of coolant crucial and the individual intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Toyota Highlander trained service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make courageous the definite coolant is used. Give Courtesy Toyota of Brandon a call today!