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2017 Kia Soul Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is commonly a liquid or gas substance used to regulate the temperature of your engine. Liquid coolants are usually half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to lower the freezing point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is extremely critical. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the main ingredient in the well-known 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 contractual coolant.

You can invest ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water added, or you can invest 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 experts handle your coolant flush.

Every vehicle manufacturer, including Kia has developed its own coolant or requires a explicit coolant that is bizarre to explicit years and models. There are many colors of coolants to help distinguish each including red, purple yellow, blue, green, and orange. It is hard to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your automobile. Plentiful models will not be compatible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Nalley Kia offers a assortment of coolant flush coupons to help 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 numerous value.

How long does 2017 Kia Soul coolant last?

How frequently you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are diverse 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 2017 Kia Soul 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.

2017 Kia Soul Coolant Flush

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

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

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

Typically, you should have your 2017 Kia Soul 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 diagnose it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make confident it's diluted correctly. It's decisive to have this checked each 15,000 miles to make confident you catch all issues before they cause unusual damage. When it comes to your 2017 Kia Soul engine, it's exciting reliable than sorry.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2017 Kia Soul?

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

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

How much coolant does a 2017 Kia Soul take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly chance level of coolant. To see the definite deposit essential you should always check your 2017 Kia Soul owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your car to Nalley Kia and we'll answer any questions you have on coolant levels.

WARNING - To avoid burns, make sure your car engine is enjoyable before checking your coolant level.

What kind of coolant does 2017 Kia Soul 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 important to reference your 2017 Kia Soul owner's manual for the evident type of coolant crucial and the personal intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Kia Soul trained service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make sure the suitable coolant is used. Give Nalley Kia a call today!

What color coolant does 2017 Kia Soul use?

It's exciting 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 hopeful to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your 2017 Kia Soul, 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 Soul to Nalley Kia or give us a call at 7702885283. Schedule service online and use one of our copious coolant flush coupons to save today.

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

Your 2017 Kia Soul doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a precise percentage differ or your 2017 Kia Soul engine components can start to rust, wear and tear, 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.