ServlogUpdated 2026-08-28
When should you change your engine coolant?
Long-life coolant often lasts 100,000–150,000 miles or roughly 10 years on the first change, then shorter intervals after — but it varies a lot by the type of coolant and the engine. Check your model below.
Why it matters: Old coolant loses its corrosion inhibitors and freeze/boil protection, leading to overheating and to corrosion of the radiator, water pump and heater core.
Change Engine Coolant by model
| Toyota Camry (2018-2024 (XV70)) | First change 100,000 mi / 10 yr, then every 50,000 mi (Toyota SLLC) |
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| Toyota Corolla (2020-2024 (E210)) | First 100,000 mi / 10 yr, then every 50,000 mi |
| Toyota RAV4 (2019-2024 (XA50)) | 100,000 mi / 10 yr first, then 50,000 mi. Hybrid inverter coolant ~150,000 mi / 15 yr. |
| Honda Civic (2016-2025 (10th-11th gen)) | First ~100,000-120,000 mi, then every ~60,000 mi (Honda Type 2) |
| Honda CR-V (2017-2024 (5th-6th gen)) | First ~100,000-120,000 mi then ~60,000 mi |
| Honda Accord (2018-2025 (10th-11th gen)) | First ~100,000-120,000 mi then ~60,000 mi |
| Ford F-150 (2021-2024 (14th gen)) | First ~100,000-105,000 mi then ~50,000 mi (long-life) |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2019-2024 (T1XX)) | Dex-Cool ~150,000 mi / 5 yr |
| Nissan Altima (2019-2024 (6th gen L34)) | First ~105,000-120,000 mi then per schedule (long-life) |
| Jeep Wrangler (2018-2024 (JL)) | Mopar OAT first ~100,000-150,000 mi then ~50,000 mi |
| Subaru Outback (2020-2024 (6th gen)) | First ~137,500 mi / 11 yr, then per schedule (Subaru Super Coolant) |
| Hyundai Elantra (2021-2024 (CN7 7th gen)) | First 120,000 mi / 10 yr, then every ~24,000-30,000 mi |
| Mazda CX-5 (2017-2024 (KF gen)) | FL-22 first ~120,000 mi / 10 yr then every ~60,000 mi |
| Tesla Model 3 (2017-2024 (EV — no engine maintenance)) | Battery/motor coolant — no fixed owner interval; very long life |
| Volkswagen Jetta (2019-2024 (MK7 / A7)) | VW G13 long-life — very long interval (~10 yr / check level) |
| Toyota Highlander (2020-2024 (XU70)) | First 100,000 mi / 10 yr (Toyota SLLC), then every 50,000 mi. Hybrid inverter coolant ~150,000 mi |
| Toyota Tacoma (2016-2023 (3.5L V6) / 2024+ (2.4L turbo)) | First 100,000 mi / 10 yr then 50,000 mi |
| Toyota Tundra (2022-2024 (3.5L twin-turbo i-FORCE / hybrid)) | First 100,000 mi / 10 yr then 50,000 mi |
| Toyota 4Runner (2010-2024 (4.0L V6) / 2025+ (2.4L turbo)) | First 100,000 mi / 10 yr then 50,000 mi |
| Toyota Prius (2016-2024 (hybrid)) | Engine coolant first 100,000 mi / 10 yr then 50,000 mi; separate inverter coolant ~150,000 mi |
| Toyota Sienna (2021-2024 (hybrid only)) | Engine 100,000 mi / 10 yr then 50,000 mi; inverter coolant ~150,000 mi |
| Honda Pilot (2016-2025 (3.5L V6)) | First ~100,000-120,000 mi then ~60,000 mi (Honda Type 2) |
| Honda Odyssey (2018-2025 (3.5L V6)) | First ~100,000-120,000 mi then ~60,000 mi |
| Honda Ridgeline (2017-2025 (3.5L V6)) | First ~100,000-120,000 mi then ~60,000 mi |
| Honda HR-V (2016-2025 (1.8L / 2.0L NA)) | First ~100,000-120,000 mi then ~60,000 mi |
| Ford Escape (2020-2024 (1.5T / 2.0T / 2.5 hybrid)) | Long-life, first ~100,000 mi then ~50,000 mi (note: EcoBoost has separate engine + turbo/charge-air coolant loops) |
| Ford Explorer (2020-2024 (6th gen, RWD-based)) | First ~100,000 mi then ~50,000 mi |
| Ford Mustang (2015-2024 (2.3L EcoBoost / 5.0L V8)) | First ~100,000 mi then ~50,000 mi |
| Ford Bronco (2021-2024 (2.3L / 2.7L EcoBoost)) | First ~100,000 mi then ~50,000 mi |
| Ford Expedition (2018-2024 (3.5L twin-turbo EcoBoost)) | First ~100,000 mi then ~50,000 mi |
| Chevrolet Equinox (2018-2024 (1.5L turbo)) | Dex-Cool ~150,000 mi / 5 yr |
| Chevrolet Malibu (2016-2024 (1.5L / 2.0L turbo)) | Dex-Cool ~150,000 mi / 5 yr |
| Chevrolet Tahoe (2021-2024 (5.3L / 6.2L V8 / 3.0L Duramax)) | Dex-Cool ~150,000 mi / 5 yr |
| Chevrolet Traverse (2018-2024 (3.6L V6 / 2024+ 2.5L turbo)) | Dex-Cool ~150,000 mi / 5 yr |
| Chevrolet Colorado (2023-2024 (2.7L turbo)) | Dex-Cool ~150,000 mi / 5 yr |
| GMC Sierra 1500 (2019-2024 (T1XX)) | Dex-Cool ~150,000 mi / 5 yr |
| Ram 1500 (2019-2024 (DT)) | Mopar OAT, first ~100,000-150,000 mi then ~50,000 mi |
| Nissan Rogue (2021-2024 (1.5L VC-Turbo)) | Long-life, first ~105,000-120,000 mi |
| Nissan Sentra (2020-2024 (2.0L NA)) | Long-life, first ~105,000-120,000 mi |
| Nissan Frontier (2022-2024 (3.8L V6)) | Long-life, first ~105,000-120,000 mi |
| Subaru Forester (2019-2024 (5th gen)) | First ~137,500 mi / 11 yr (Subaru Super Coolant) |
| Subaru Crosstrek (2018-2024 (2.0L / 2.5L boxer)) | First ~137,500 mi / 11 yr |
| Subaru Impreza (2017-2024 (2.0L / 2.5L boxer)) | First ~137,500 mi / 11 yr |
| Hyundai Tucson (2022-2024 (NX4)) | First 120,000 mi / 10 yr then ~24,000-30,000 mi |
| Hyundai Santa Fe (2021-2024 (2.5L turbo / 1.6L hybrid)) | First 120,000 mi / 10 yr then ~24,000-30,000 mi |
| Hyundai Sonata (2020-2024 (DN8)) | First 120,000 mi / 10 yr then ~24,000-30,000 mi |
| Kia Sportage (2023-2024 (NQ5)) | First 120,000 mi / 10 yr then ~24,000-30,000 mi |
| Ram 2500 (2019-2025 (DJ)) | OAT coolant ~10 yr / 150,000 mi, then shorter cycle |
| Ford F-250 Super Duty (2020-2025) | Initial ~100,000 mi / 5 yr, then ~50,000 mi / 3 yr (shorter under heavy towing) |
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD (2020-2025) | DEX-COOL ~150,000 mi / 6 yr (consider ~100,000 mi under heavy use) |
| GMC Sierra 2500HD (2020-2025) | DEX-COOL ~150,000 mi / 6 yr (consider ~100,000 mi under heavy use) |
| Kia Sorento (2021-2024 (MQ4)) | First 120,000 mi / 10 yr then ~24,000-30,000 mi |
| Kia Telluride (2020-2024 (3.8L V6)) | First 120,000 mi / 10 yr then ~24,000-30,000 mi |
| Kia Forte (2019-2024 (BD)) | First 120,000 mi / 10 yr then ~24,000-30,000 mi |
| Kia K5 (2021-2024 (DL3)) | First 120,000 mi / 10 yr then ~24,000-30,000 mi |
| Kia Soul (2020-2024 (SK3)) | First 120,000 mi / 10 yr then ~24,000-30,000 mi |
| Mazda Mazda3 (2019-2024 (BP)) | FL-22, first ~120,000 mi / 10 yr then ~60,000 mi |
| Mazda CX-30 (2020-2024 (DM)) | FL-22, first ~120,000 mi / 10 yr then ~60,000 mi |
| Mazda CX-50 (2023-2024 (KF-based)) | FL-22, first ~120,000 mi / 10 yr then ~60,000 mi |
| Mazda CX-9 (2016-2023 (TC, 2.5L Turbo)) | FL-22, first ~120,000 mi / 10 yr then ~60,000 mi |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee (2022-2024 (WL)) | Mopar OAT first ~100,000-150,000 mi then ~50,000 mi |
| Jeep Cherokee (2014-2023 (KL)) | Mopar OAT first ~100,000-150,000 mi then ~50,000 mi |
| Jeep Compass (2017-2024 (MP)) | Mopar OAT first ~100,000-150,000 mi then ~50,000 mi |
| Jeep Gladiator (2020-2024 (JT)) | Mopar OAT first ~100,000-150,000 mi then ~50,000 mi |
| Volkswagen Tiguan (2018-2024 (2.0L TSI)) | VW G13 long-life (very long interval / check level) |
| Volkswagen Atlas (2018-2024 (3.6L VR6 / 2.0L TSI)) | VW G13 long-life |
| Tesla Model Y (2020-2024 (EV — no engine maintenance)) | Battery/motor coolant — no fixed owner interval; very long life |
| Lexus RX (2016-2024 (3.5L V6 / 2.4L turbo / hybrid)) | First 100,000 mi / 10 yr (Toyota SLLC) then 50,000 mi; hybrid inverter coolant ~150,000 mi |
| Lexus ES (2019-2024 (3.5L V6 / 2.5L hybrid)) | First 100,000 mi / 10 yr then 50,000 mi; hybrid inverter coolant ~150,000 mi |
| Lexus NX (2022-2024 (2.5L hybrid / 2.4L turbo)) | First 100,000 mi / 10 yr then 50,000 mi; inverter coolant ~150,000 mi |
| Ford Maverick (2022-2025 (1st gen, C2 platform)) | First ~100,000 mi / 6 yr (Ford Orange), then periodically |
| Ford Ranger (2024-2025 (6th gen, P703)) | ~100,000 mi / 6 yr (Ford Orange) |
| Ford Bronco Sport (2021-2025 (1st gen, Escape/C2 platform)) | ~100,000 mi / 6 yr (Ford Orange) |
| Chevrolet Trax (2024-2025 (2nd gen)) | DEX-COOL, ~150,000 mi / 6 yr |
| Chevrolet Suburban (2021-2025 (12th gen, T1XX)) | DEX-COOL, ~150,000 mi / 5 yr |
| GMC Yukon (2021-2025 (5th gen, T1XX)) | DEX-COOL, ~150,000 mi / 5 yr |
| GMC Acadia (2024-2025 (new gen)) | DEX-COOL, first ~150,000 mi / 5 yr |
| GMC Terrain (2025 (new gen, 1.5L turbo)) | DEX-COOL, first ~150,000 mi / 5 yr |
| Toyota Sequoia (2023-2025 (3rd gen, i-FORCE MAX)) | Engine: first 100,000 mi / 10 yr then ~50,000 mi; inverter coolant first ~150,000 mi |
| Toyota Corolla Cross (2022-2025 (XG10; hybrid from 2023)) | First 100,000 mi / 10 yr then ~50,000 mi; hybrid inverter coolant ~150,000 mi |
| Nissan Pathfinder (2022-2025 (R53)) | First ~105,000 mi, then ~75,000 mi |
| Nissan Murano (2015-2024 (Z52); 2025+ Z53 switched to 2.0 VC-Turbo + 9AT) | First ~105,000 mi, then ~75,000 mi |
| Hyundai Palisade (2020-2025 (LX2, 3.8L V6 era)) | First 120,000 mi, then every 24,000 mi — easy to miss the short second cycle |
| Kia Carnival (2022-2025 (4th gen, KA4)) | First 120,000 mi, then every 24,000 mi — easy to miss the short second cycle |
| Subaru Ascent (2019-2025 (1st gen; 2023 facelift)) | Subaru Super Coolant: first 137,500 mi / 11 yr, then every 75,000 mi |
| Honda Passport (2019-2025 (2nd gen, US)) | First ~100,000-120,000 mi, then ~60,000 mi (Honda Type 2) |
| Acura MDX (2022-2025 (4th gen; Type S from 2022)) | First ~100,000-120,000 mi, then ~60,000 mi (Acura Type 2) |
| Dodge Durango (2021-2025 (3rd gen, WD facelift)) | Mopar OAT long-life; first change ~10 yr / ~150,000 mi |
| Chevrolet Blazer (2019-2025 (gas — NOT the Blazer EV)) | DEX-COOL, ~150,000 mi / 5 yr |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer (2021-2025) | DEX-COOL, ~150,000 mi / 5 yr |
| Chevrolet Camaro (2016-2024 (6th gen)) | DEX-COOL, ~150,000 mi / 5 yr |
| Buick Encore GX (2020-2025) | DEX-COOL, ~150,000 mi / 5 yr |
| Buick Enclave (2018-2024 (3.6L V6 era; 2025+ switched to 2.5L turbo)) | DEX-COOL, ~150,000 mi / 5 yr |
| Cadillac Escalade (2021-2025 (5th gen, T1XX)) | DEX-COOL, ~150,000 mi / 5 yr |
| Cadillac XT5 (2017-2024) | DEX-COOL, ~150,000 mi / 5 yr |
| Ford Edge (2015-2024 (discontinued after 2024 but common used)) | First ~100,000 mi / 6 yr, then ~50,000 mi (plus a separate EcoBoost charge-air/electronics coolant) |
| Volkswagen Taos (2022-2025) | G13 long-life; inspect, no early scheduled flush |
| Nissan Kicks (2018-2024 (1.6L); 2025+ redesign uses 2.0L + adds AWD) | First ~105,000 mi / 7 yr, then ~75,000 mi |
| Nissan Versa (2020-2025) | First ~105,000 mi / 7 yr, then ~75,000 mi |
| Hyundai Kona (2024-2025 (2nd gen, SX2)) | First ~120,000 mi, then every ~24,000 mi — easy to miss the short second cycle |
| Kia Seltos (2021-2025) | First 120,000 mi, then every 24,000 mi — easy to miss the short second cycle |
| Kia Niro (2023-2025 (2nd gen, hybrid)) | Engine: first 120,000 mi then every 24,000 mi; plus a separate hybrid inverter coolant loop |
| Subaru Legacy (2020-2025 (7th gen)) | Subaru Super Coolant: first 137,500 mi / 11 yr, then every 75,000 mi |
| Subaru WRX (2022-2025 (VB gen)) | Subaru Super Coolant: first 137,500 mi / 11 yr, then every 75,000 mi |
| Toyota Venza (2021-2024 (hybrid)) | Engine (SLLC): first 100,000 mi / 10 yr then ~50,000 mi; separate hybrid inverter coolant |
| Toyota Land Cruiser (2024-2025 (J250, revived)) | Engine + hybrid inverter (SLLC): first ~100,000 mi / 10 yr then ~50,000 mi |
| Mazda CX-90 (2024-2025) | FL-22: first 120,000 mi / 10 yr, then every 60,000 mi (PHEV adds an EV coolant loop) |
| Dodge Charger (2011-2023 (LD sedan)) | Mopar OAT: first 10 yr / 150,000 mi, then every 5 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Chrysler Pacifica (2017-2025 (minivan)) | Mopar OAT: 10 yr / 150,000 mi (PHEV interval covers engine, power-electronics + HV-battery loops) |
| Acura RDX (2019-2025 (3rd gen)) | First ~120,000 mi, then ~60,000 mi (Honda Type 2) |
| Tesla Model S (2012-2024 (EV — no engine maintenance)) | Battery/drive-unit coolant is long-life — no scheduled change under normal use |
| Tesla Model X (2015-2024 (EV — no engine maintenance)) | Battery/drive-unit coolant is long-life — no scheduled change under normal use |
FAQ
When should you change your engine coolant?
Long-life coolant often lasts 100,000–150,000 miles or roughly 10 years on the first change, then shorter intervals after — but it varies a lot by the type of coolant and the engine. Check your model below.
Why does change engine coolant matter?
Old coolant loses its corrosion inhibitors and freeze/boil protection, leading to overheating and to corrosion of the radiator, water pump and heater core.
Does the interval vary by car?
Yes — exact intervals differ by make, model and driving conditions. See the per-model table on this page and always confirm with your owner's manual.
General guidance — confirm the exact interval in your vehicle's owner's manual.
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