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2020 Kia Soul Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is continually a liquid or gas substance used to regulate the temperature of your engine. Liquid coolants are ordinarily half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to cut the cheerful point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is extraordinarily hard. Interestingly enough, this isn't the earliest time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the accessible ingredient in the classic 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 apt coolant.

You can pay cash for ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water increased, or you can pay cash for full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being increased 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 definite coolant that is uncommon to explicit years and models. There are plentiful colors of coolants to help distinguish each including yellow, red, blue, purple green, and orange. It is crucial to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Frequent models will not be compatible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Nalley Kia offers a variety of coolant flush coupons to help you save today. 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 startling price.

2020 Kia Soul Coolant Flush

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

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

What happens if my 2020 Kia Soul runs out of coolant?

Your 2020 Kia Soul doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a cognizant percentage range or your 2020 Kia Soul engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant specifically 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 2020 Kia Soul coolant last?

How mostly you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are copious 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 positive information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2020 Kia Soul maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Nalley Kia a call at 7702885283 straightaway 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 kind of coolant does 2020 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 opt for the identical thing. It's main to reference your 2020 Kia Soul owner's manual for the specific type of coolant crucial and the particular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Kia Soul experienced service technicians for each information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make courageous the discernible coolant is used. Give Nalley Kia a call today!

How often should you change coolant in a 2020 Kia Soul?

Typically, you should have your 2020 Kia Soul 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 inspect it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make hopeful it's diluted properly. It's laborious to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make hopeful you catch any issues before they cause compelling break. When it comes to your 2020 Kia Soul engine, it's discernible safe than sorry.

How much coolant does a 2020 Kia Soul take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly disparate level of coolant. To see the assorted fee necessary you should always check your 2020 Kia Soul 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 prohibit burns, make hopeful your vehicle engine is charming before checking your coolant level.

What color coolant does 2020 Kia Soul use?

It's meaningful 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 confident to learn the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When studying for the right coolant for your 2020 Kia Soul, you need to always check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you're using the right coolant is to send your 2020 Kia Soul to Nalley Kia or give us a call at 7702885283. Schedule service online and use one of our several coolant flush coupons to save now.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2020 Kia Soul?

Common symptoms that your 2020 Kia Soul needs a coolant flush are:

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