2016 Kia Sportage Coolant

2016 Kia Sportage 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 commonly half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to lower the bleak point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is extremely troublesome. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the fundamental 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 fair coolant.

You can purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water other, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being other to the engine system. Give the experts 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 distinguishable coolant that is unique to personal years and models. There are bountiful colors of coolants to help distinguish each including red, purple blue, green, yellow, and orange. It is troublesome to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Many models will not be compatible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Nalley Kia offers a assortment of coolant flush coupons to help you save now. To shop each 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 rangy price.

2016 Kia Sportage Coolant Flush

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

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

How long does 2016 Kia Sportage coolant last?

How often you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are countless 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 accurate information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2016 Kia Sportage 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.

How much coolant does a 2016 Kia Sportage take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly different level of coolant. To see the definite amount paramount you should always check your 2016 Kia Sportage 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 bold your vehicle engine is amiable before checking your coolant level.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2016 Kia Sportage?

Common symptoms that your 2016 Kia Sportage needs a coolant flush are:

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

What kind of coolant does 2016 Kia Sportage 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 same thing. It's astonishing to reference your 2016 Kia Sportage owner's manual for the apparent type of coolant mandatory and the singular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Kia Sportage skilled service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make satisfied the countless coolant is used. Give Nalley Kia a call today!

What color coolant does 2016 Kia Sportage use?

It's accomplished 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 sure to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your 2016 Kia Sportage, 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 Kia Sportage to Nalley Kia or give us a call at 7702885283. Schedule service online and use one of our many coolant flush coupons to save at this moment.

What happens if my 2016 Kia Sportage runs out of coolant?

Your 2016 Kia Sportage doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a certain percentage range or your 2016 Kia Sportage engine parts can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant absolutely 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 often should you change coolant in a 2016 Kia Sportage?

Typically, you should have your 2016 Kia Sportage 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 audit it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make bold it's diluted correctly. It's important to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make bold you catch each issues before they cause important damage. When it comes to your 2016 Kia Sportage engine, it's extraordinary protected than culpable.