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At Spitzer Hyundai Cleveland, we not only serve our customers with our brilliant inventory of new, used, and certified pre-owned vehicles, but we also feature an incredible service center to meet all your vehicle’s service and repair needs.

When your vehicle is here with us, you can trust that it’s in the best hands. At Spitzer Hyundai Cleveland, each of our technicians is ASE certified and highly trained to work on your vehicle in our state-of-the-art facility. That means when it’s time to get your coolant flushed, you know where to come!

Come with us as we talk about the importance of coolant flush services and why there’s no better place to come than the experts at Spitzer Hyundai Cleveland.

What is a Coolant Flush?

While your oil is responsible for lubricating your engine’s internal components, your coolant is responsible for keeping things cool. Your cooling system consists of a pump that forces a special fluid through your engine to remove heat. Once this fluid leaves your engine, it’s run through your radiator that’s fixed at the front of your vehicle. As you drive, outside air passes over your radiator, cooling the fluid inside before it’s recirculated back into your engine.

You may have heard the terms “antifreeze” and “coolant” used interchangeably when it comes to this glycol-based fluid. This is because just as your coolant works to prevent your engine from getting too hot, it also prevents your cooling system from freezing over in the winter.

Though your coolant is resilient and doesn’t need to be changed as often as your oil, it does eventually need to be changed to continue to provide cooling and antifreeze benefits to your engine.

Why is a Coolant Flush Important?

Without any type of fluid in your engine’s cooling system, it would quickly overheat. An overheated engine can suffer from bent valves, warped pistons, or even total destruction, which could lead to thousands of dollars in preventable repairs. This makes it important to ensure that your vehicle’s cooling is always in proper order.

Some drivers may notice that the amount of coolant in their reservoir is low, so they top it off with water from the garden hose. However, not only does this introduce corrosive metals from tap water into your cooling system, but it also decreases the efficacy of your engine’s cooling and anti-freezing abilities.

How Often Do I Get a Coolant Flush?

A cooling system flush should be performed roughly every 30,000 miles; however, your owner’s manual will tell you about the recommendations for your exact model.

You never want to wait until it’s too late to get your coolant flushed. By then, you could be left stranded from an overheating situation.

Some drivers opt to buy a coolant flush kit from their local auto parts store to cut down on coolant flush costs, however, this is a risky step that could also lead to unintended results.

Your cooling system must be completely free of air bubbles, as this could cause your coolant temperature to rise. Some drivers who perform their own coolant flushes fail to properly “burp” the system, leaving air pockets, which could lead to an overheating situation.

Because there is a great deal of heat involved in cooling your engine, and your cooling system is completely sealed, there is a great deal of pressure that is involved when your engine is running. Attempting to add fluid or perform a change when your vehicle is at operating temperatures could result in severe burns or scolding.

Why Should I Choose Spitzer Hyundai Cleveland

When your Hyundai is due for a coolant flush, trust the experts here at Spitzer Hyundai Cleveland. Not only do we provide a list of exclusive benefits that you won’t find at any other dealership, but we also feature competitive prices and dynamic service specials so you don’t have to search high and low for quality work at an affordable cost.

Schedule service today and trust your Hyundai in the care of the professionals!