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2014 Kia Sorento 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 frequently half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to lessen down the chilled point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is exceedingly critical. Interestingly enough, this isn't the authentic time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the primary ingredient in the favorite 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 decent coolant.

You can browse ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water added, or you can browse full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being added to the engine system. Give the advisors at Nalley Kia a call at 7702885283 or schedule service online and let one of our technicians and service advisors handle your coolant flush.

Every vehicle manufacturer, including Kia has developed its own coolant or requires a accessible coolant that is unique to private years and models. There are various colors of coolants to aid distinguish all including red, blue, purple green, yellow, and orange. It is big to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Frequent models will not be factual even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Nalley Kia offers a variety of coolant flush coupons to aid 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 Kia directly at a accomplished price.

How often should you change coolant in a 2014 Kia Sorento?

Typically, you should have your 2014 Kia Sorento 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 Kia, we will check your fluid levels and scan it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make sure it's diluted correctly. It's decisive to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make sure you catch any issues before they cause important damage. When it comes to your 2014 Kia Sorento engine, it's improved safe than apologetic.

How long does 2014 Kia Sorento coolant last?

How typically 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 various information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2014 Kia Sorento maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Nalley Kia a call at 7702885283 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 happens if my 2014 Kia Sorento runs out of coolant?

Your 2014 Kia Sorento doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a substantial percentage range or your 2014 Kia Sorento engine components can start to rust, wear and tear, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant altogether 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.

2014 Kia Sorento Coolant Flush

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

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

How much coolant does a 2014 Kia Sorento take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly divergent level of coolant. To see the clear-cut amount fundamental you should always check your 2014 Kia Sorento owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Nalley Kia 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.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2014 Kia Sorento?

Common symptoms that your 2014 Kia Sorento needs a coolant flush are:

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

What kind of coolant does 2014 Kia Sorento 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 find out the same thing. It's exciting to reference your 2014 Kia Sorento owner's manual for the unmistakable type of coolant imperative and the singular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Kia Sorento trained service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make confident the secure coolant is used. Give Nalley Kia a call today!

What color coolant does 2014 Kia Sorento use?

It's engaging 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 courageous to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your 2014 Kia Sorento, 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 Kia Sorento to Nalley Kia or give us a call at 7702885283. Schedule service online and use one of our several coolant flush coupons to save today.