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2016 VW Jetta Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is commonly 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 cold point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is extraordinarily laborious. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the principal ingredient in the historic 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 correct coolant.

You can purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water extra, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being extra to the engine system. Give the consultants at Nalley Volkswagen of Alpharetta a call at 7706299081 or schedule service online and let one of our technicians and service advisors handle your coolant flush.

Every vehicle manufacturer, including VW has developed its own coolant or requires a peculiar coolant that is unique to exact years and models. There are frequent colors of coolants to help distinguish each including purple red, green, blue, yellow, and orange. It is basic to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Innumerable models will not be applicable even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Volkswagen Alpharetta offers a variety of coolant flush coupons to help you save today. To shop each of our service specials click here. If you'd like to handle your coolant service yourself, you can still invest coolant or antifreeze from Nalley Volkswagen of Alpharetta directly at a great price.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2016 VW Jetta?

Common symptoms that your 2016 VW Jetta needs a coolant flush are:

  • Your check engine light may turn on
  • Unusual grinding noises can come from the engine
  • Sometimes, albeit unlikely, you'll be firm to smell an odd burning odor coming from under the hood.
  • Sediment or rust will be justifiable in the coolant
  • Your temperature gauge will learn well above regular with the engine on for a few minutes.
  • Your heater may prohibit working
  • Steam will come from the radiator or hood
  • Coolant will often leak out when the engine is intriguing. Check the ground when you park.

How often should you change coolant in a 2016 VW Jetta?

Typically, you should have your 2016 VW Jetta 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 Volkswagen of Alpharetta, we will check your fluid levels and inspect it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make courageous it's diluted accurately. It's alluring to have this checked each 15,000 miles to make courageous you catch any issues before they cause relentless damage. When it comes to your 2016 VW Jetta engine, it's better safe than guilty.

What happens if my 2016 VW Jetta runs out of coolant?

Your 2016 VW Jetta doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a actual percentage fluctuate or your 2016 VW Jetta 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 entire engine system can be compromised from the gaskets to the pistons or even the engine block itself.

How long does 2016 VW Jetta coolant last?

How often 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 diverse information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2016 VW Jetta maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Nalley Volkswagen of Alpharetta a call at 7706299081 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 kind of coolant does 2016 VW Jetta 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 identical thing. It's impressive to reference your 2016 VW Jetta owner's manual for the specific 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 VW Jetta trained service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make bold the justifiable coolant is used. Give Nalley Volkswagen of Alpharetta a call today!

2016 VW Jetta Coolant Flush

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

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

How much coolant does a 2016 VW Jetta take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly divergent level of coolant. To see the overt amount leading you should always check your 2016 VW Jetta owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Nalley Volkswagen of Alpharetta and we'll answer any questions you have on coolant levels.

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

What color coolant does 2016 VW Jetta use?

It's meaningful to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are commonly 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 commonly 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 shopping for the right coolant for your 2016 VW Jetta, you need to always check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are using the right coolant is to send your 2016 VW Jetta to Nalley Volkswagen of Alpharetta or give us a call at 7706299081. Schedule service online and use one of our many coolant flush coupons to save today.