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2014 Lexus ES 350 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 typically half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to lower down the rapid point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is extraordinarily hard. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the main ingredient in the favored 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 appropriate coolant.

You can purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water supplemental, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being supplemental to the engine system. Give the experts at Nalley Lexus Smyrna a call at 7706187908 or schedule service online and let one of our technicians and service advisors handle your coolant flush.

Every vehicle manufacturer, including Lexus has developed its own coolant or requires a disparate coolant that is unique to particular years and models. There are countless colors of coolants to help distinguish any including yellow, purple red, blue, green, and orange. It is difficult to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Bountiful models will not be compatible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Lexus Smyrna offers a variety of coolant flush coupons to help you save at this moment. To shop 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 Lexus Smyrna directly at a numerous price.

What color coolant does 2014 Lexus ES 350 use?

It's difficult to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are ordinarily 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 ordinarily green, however, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, always be courageous to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your 2014 Lexus ES 350, you need to always check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are using the right coolant is to send your 2014 Lexus ES 350 to Nalley Lexus Smyrna or give us a call at 7706187908. Schedule service online and use one of our frequent coolant flush coupons to save today.

What kind of coolant does 2014 Lexus ES 350 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 mean the same thing. It's terrible to reference your 2014 Lexus ES 350 owner's manual for the other type of coolant decisive and the particular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Lexus ES 350 experienced service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make confident the factual coolant is used. Give Nalley Lexus Smyrna a call today!

How often should you change coolant in a 2014 Lexus ES 350?

Typically, you should have your 2014 Lexus ES 350 coolant flush completed each 30,000 miles or each 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 Nalley Lexus Smyrna, we will check your fluid levels and inspect it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make sure it's diluted correctly. It's big to have this checked each 15,000 miles to make sure you catch any issues before they cause important wear and tear. When it comes to your 2014 Lexus ES 350 engine, it's better safe than apologetic.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2014 Lexus ES 350?

Common symptoms that your 2014 Lexus ES 350 needs a coolant flush are:

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

What happens if my 2014 Lexus ES 350 runs out of coolant?

Your 2014 Lexus ES 350 doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a genuine percentage range or your 2014 Lexus ES 350 engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant fully due to a leak or poor fluid levels, your whole engine system can be compromised from the gaskets to the pistons or even the engine block itself.

How much coolant does a 2014 Lexus ES 350 take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly supplemental level of coolant. To see the factual payment important you should always check your 2014 Lexus ES 350 owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Nalley Lexus Smyrna and we'll answer any questions you have on coolant levels.

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

2014 Lexus ES 350 Coolant Flush

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

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

How long does 2014 Lexus ES 350 coolant last?

How normally 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 specific information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2014 Lexus ES 350 maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Nalley Lexus Smyrna a call at 7706187908 straightaway 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.