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2019 Kia Optima Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is mostly 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 decrease the congenial point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is extraordinarily difficult. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the main ingredient in the favored 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 fitting 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 veterans 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 definite coolant that is unique to definite years and models. There are acceptable colors of coolants to help distinguish each including purple blue, yellow, green, red, and orange. It is climactic to do your research if you plan to invest, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Innumerable models will not be climactic even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Nalley Kia offers a variety of coolant flush coupons to aid you save at this moment. 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 gargantuan value.

How often should you change coolant in a 2019 Kia Optima?

Typically, you should have your 2019 Kia Optima coolant flush completed every 30,000 miles or every two years. There are some instances where your automobile can go without a flush for a longer period of time. When you bring your automobile into Nalley Kia, we will check your fluid levels and diagnose it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make courageous it's diluted correctly. It's crucial to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make courageous you catch any issues before they cause unsafe damage. When it comes to your 2019 Kia Optima engine, it's improved safe than sorry.

What color coolant does 2019 Kia Optima use?

It's important to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are naturally 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 naturally green, however, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, always be bold to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your 2019 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 2019 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 today.

How much coolant does a 2019 Kia Optima take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly disparate level of coolant. To see the exact reward cooperative you should always check your 2019 Kia Optima owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Nalley Kia and we'll resolution any questions you have on coolant levels.

WARNING - To impede burns, make sure your vehicle engine is cheerful before checking your coolant level.

What happens if my 2019 Kia Optima runs out of coolant?

Your 2019 Kia Optima doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a confident percentage variety or your 2019 Kia Optima 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.

How long does 2019 Kia Optima coolant last?

How generally you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are ample 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 distinct information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2019 Kia Optima 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.

2019 Kia Optima Coolant Flush

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

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

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2019 Kia Optima?

Common symptoms that your 2019 Kia Optima needs a coolant flush are:

  • Your temperature gauge will read correctly above common with the engine on for a few minutes.
  • Steam will come from the radiator or hood
  • Sediment or rust will be distinguishable in the coolant
  • 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 continually leak out when the engine is running. Check the ground when you park.
  • Your heater may prohibit working
  • Your check engine light may turn on

What kind of coolant does 2019 Kia Optima use?

There are frequent 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 indicate the same thing. It's memorable to reference your 2019 Kia Optima owner's manual for the definitive type of coolant needed and the particular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Kia Optima trained service technicians for all information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make courageous the honest coolant is used. Give Nalley Kia a call today!