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2014 Lexus GS 350 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 ordinarily half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to reduce the cold point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is exceptionally hard. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the extensive 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 available 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 advisors at Nalley Lexus Roswell a call at 7702848580 or schedule service online and let one of our technicians and service advisors handle your coolant flush.

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

Lexus Roswell offers a alter of coolant flush coupons to assist you save today. 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 Roswell directly at a great estimate.

2014 Lexus GS 350 Coolant Flush

A coolant flush or cooling system service consists of three essential 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 whole system thoroughly

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

Your 2014 Lexus GS 350 doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a specific percentage differ or your 2014 Lexus GS 350 engine components can start to rust, wear and tear, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant exclusively 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 do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2014 Lexus GS 350?

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

  • Sediment or rust will be engaging in the coolant
  • Your temperature gauge will read accurately above decisive with the engine on for a few minutes.
  • Steam will come from the radiator or hood
  • Your check engine light may turn on
  • Unusual grinding noises can come from the engine
  • Sometimes, albeit important, you'll be efficient to smell an odd burning odor coming from under the hood.
  • Your heater may prohibit working
  • Coolant will typically leak out when the engine is running. Check the ground when you park.

What color coolant does 2014 Lexus GS 350 use?

It's important 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 fearless to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your 2014 Lexus GS 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 GS 350 to Nalley Lexus Roswell or give us a call at 7702848580. Schedule service online and use one of our many coolant flush coupons to save today.

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

Every make and model requires a slightly diverse level of coolant. To see the definite amount critical you should always check your 2014 Lexus GS 350 owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Nalley Lexus Roswell and we'll solution any questions you have on coolant levels.

WARNING - To avoid burns, make fearless your automobile engine is congenial before checking your coolant level.

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

Typically, you should have your 2014 Lexus GS 350 coolant flush completed every 30,000 miles or every 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 Roswell, we will check your fluid levels and inspect it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make hopeful it's diluted properly. It's imposing to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make hopeful you catch any issues before they cause strict damage. When it comes to your 2014 Lexus GS 350 engine, it's better safe than sorry.

How long does 2014 Lexus GS 350 coolant last?

How frequently 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 unmistakable information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2014 Lexus GS 350 maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Nalley Lexus Roswell a call at 7702848580 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 2014 Lexus GS 350 use?

There are innumerable 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 necessary to reference your 2014 Lexus GS 350 owner's manual for the precise 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 Lexus GS 350 trained service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make courageous the honorable coolant is used. Give Nalley Lexus Roswell a call today!