2014 Honda Pilot 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 usually half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to lower the bitter point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is extremely hard. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the basic ingredient in the accepted 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 suitable 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 Nalley Honda a call at 7707568717 or schedule service online and let one of our mechanics and service advisors handle your coolant flush.
Every vehicle manufacturer, including Honda has developed its own coolant or requires a assorted coolant that is astonishing to definite years and models. There are many colors of coolants to assist distinguish each including purple yellow, blue, green, red, and orange. It is extensive to do your research if you plan to invest, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Many models will not be applicable even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.
Nalley Honda offers a variety of coolant flush coupons to help you save today. 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 Nalley Honda directly at a bountiful rate.
What happens if my 2014 Honda Pilot runs out of coolant?
Your 2014 Honda Pilot doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a excellent percentage collection or your 2014 Honda Pilot 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 much coolant does a 2014 Honda Pilot take or need?
Every make and model requires a slightly assorted level of coolant. To see the clear-cut amount basic you should always check your 2014 Honda Pilot owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Nalley Honda and we'll answer any questions you have on coolant levels.
WARNING - To avoid burns, make fearless your vehicle engine is cordial before checking your coolant level.
How often should you change coolant in a 2014 Honda Pilot?
Typically, you should have your 2014 Honda Pilot 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 Nalley Honda, we will check your fluid levels and inspect it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make convinced it's diluted accurately. It's crucial to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make convinced you catch any issues before they cause serious damage. When it comes to your 2014 Honda Pilot engine, it's better safe than guilty.
2014 Honda Pilot Coolant Flush
A coolant flush or cooling system service consists of three natural services.
- Adding a cleaner compound to get rid of sediment, corrosion, particles,and rust
- Refilling the system with the appropriate coolant and carefully measuring the dilution percentage
- Flushing the entire system thoroughly
What kind of coolant does 2014 Honda Pilot 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 choose the same thing. It's big to reference your 2014 Honda Pilot owner's manual for the different type of coolant necessary and the particular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Honda Pilot trained service mechanics for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make sure the accurate coolant is used. Give Nalley Honda a call today!
How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2014 Honda Pilot?
Common symptoms that your 2014 Honda Pilot needs a coolant flush are:
- Your temperature gauge will read well above instinctive with the engine on for various minutes.
- Your check engine light may turn on
- Your heater may stop working
- Unusual grinding noises can come from the engine
- Sediment or rust will be striking in the coolant
- Steam will come from the radiator or hood
- Sometimes, albeit unlikely, you'll be strong to smell an odd burning odor coming from under the hood.
- Coolant will frequently leak out when the engine is running. Check the ground when you park.
How long does 2014 Honda Pilot coolant last?
How mostly you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are bountiful 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 authentic information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2014 Honda Pilot maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Nalley Honda a call at 7707568717 today and ask one of our factory-trained mechanics or advisers. You can also book an appointment online and we'll take care of your coolant service for you.
What color coolant does 2014 Honda Pilot use?
It's important to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are frequently 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 frequently green, however, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, always be convinced to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your 2014 Honda Pilot, you need to always check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you're using the right coolant is to send your 2014 Honda Pilot to Nalley Honda or give us a call at 7707568717. Schedule service online and use one of our copious coolant flush coupons to save today.
