2017 Kia Optima Coolant

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2017 Kia Optima 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 naturally half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to lessen the frigid point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is highly difficult. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the consistent ingredient in the popular 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 definite 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 experts at Nalley Kia a call at 7702885283 or schedule service online and let one of our mechanics and service mentors handle your coolant flush.

Every vehicle manufacturer, including Kia has developed its own coolant or requires a precise coolant that is unique to disparate years and models. There are many colors of coolants to help distinguish each including yellow, purple green, blue, red, and orange. It is cooperative 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 variety of coolant flush coupons to help you save now. To browse 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 good price.

How often should you change coolant in a 2017 Kia Optima?

Typically, you should have your 2017 Kia Optima 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 Kia, we will check your fluid levels and inspect it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make fearless it's diluted correctly. It's compelling to have this checked each 15,000 miles to make fearless you catch any issues before they cause admissible damage. When it comes to your 2017 Kia Optima engine, it's better safe than sorry.

What happens if my 2017 Kia Optima runs out of coolant?

Your 2017 Kia Optima doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a cognizant percentage fluctuate or your 2017 Kia Optima engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant entirely 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.

What color coolant does 2017 Kia Optima use?

It's dangerous to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are ordinarily 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 ordinarily green, however, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, always be hopeful to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you are using. When looking for the right coolant for your 2017 Kia Optima, you need to always check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are using the right coolant is to send your 2017 Kia Optima to Nalley Kia or give us a call at 7702885283. Schedule service online and use one of our many coolant flush coupons to save immediately.

What kind of coolant does 2017 Kia Optima use?

There are countless 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 pick the equal thing. It's important to reference your 2017 Kia Optima owner's manual for the definite type of coolant necessary and the private intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Kia Optima experienced service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make satisfied the proper coolant is used. Give Nalley Kia a call today!

How long does 2017 Kia Optima coolant last?

How commonly 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 personal information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2017 Kia Optima maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Nalley Kia a call at 7702885283 immediately 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 do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2017 Kia Optima?

Common symptoms that your 2017 Kia Optima needs a coolant flush are:

Coolant will commonly leak out when the engine is functioning. Check the ground when you park.
Your temperature gauge will read perfectly above normal with the engine on for a few minutes.
Your heater may stop working
Sediment or rust will be discernible in the coolant
Sometimes, albeit implausible, you'll be capable to smell an odd burning odor coming from under the hood.
Steam will come from the radiator or hood
Unusual grinding noises can come from the engine
Your check engine light may turn on