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Acura RDX 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 mostly half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to lower the bleak point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is remarkably laborious. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the main ingredient in the eminent 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 convenient coolant.

You can purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water increased, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being increased to the engine system. Give the experts at Park Place Acura a call at 4696207939 or schedule service online and let one of our technicians and service advisors handle your coolant flush.

Every vehicle manufacturer, including Acura has developed its own coolant or requires a other coolant that is unusual to particular years and models. There are innumerable colors of coolants to help distinguish each including green, red, yellow, blue, purple and orange. It is critical to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Many models will not be compatible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Park Place Acura offers a variety of coolant flush coupons to help you save straightaway. To shop each of our service specials click here. If you'd like to handle your coolant service yourself, you can still purchase coolant or antifreeze from Park Place Acura directly at a various price.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my Acura RDX?

Common symptoms that your Acura RDX needs a coolant flush are:

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

Acura RDX 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
  • Flushing the entire system thoroughly
  • Refilling the system with the essential coolant and carefully measuring the dilution percentage

What kind of coolant does Acura RDX 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 crucial to reference your Acura RDX owner's manual for the singular type of coolant crucial and the particular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Acura RDX professional service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make sure the small coolant is used. Give Park Place Acura a call today!

How long does Acura RDX coolant last?

How normally 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 definitive information on what intervals your coolant needs to be replaced, check your Acura RDX maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Park Place Acura a call at 4696207939 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.

How often should you change coolant in a Acura RDX?

Typically, you should have your Acura RDX 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 Park Place Acura, we will check your fluid levels and audit it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make satisfied it's diluted perfectly. It's vital to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make satisfied you catch any issues before they cause severe damage. When it comes to your Acura RDX engine, it's better safe than sorry.

What happens if my Acura RDX runs out of coolant?

Your Acura RDX doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a receptive percentage vary or your Acura RDX 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 Acura RDX take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly distinctive level of coolant. To see the definitive fee paramount you should always check your Acura RDX owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Park Place Acura and we'll explanation any questions you have on coolant levels.

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

What color coolant does Acura RDX use?

It's basic 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 positive to opt for the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When considering for the right coolant for your Acura RDX, you need to always check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are using the right coolant is to send your Acura RDX to Park Place Acura or give us a call at 4696207939. Schedule service online and use one of our frequent coolant flush coupons to save today.