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Kia Optima Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is consistently a liquid or gas substance used to regulate the temperature of your engine. Liquid coolants are frequently half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to cut down 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 extensive 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 positive coolant.

You can purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water supplemental, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being supplemental 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 consultants handle your coolant flush.

Every vehicle manufacturer, comprising Kia has developed its own coolant or requires a peculiar coolant that is unique to definite years and models. There are many colors of coolants to help distinguish any including blue, green, purple red, yellow, and orange. It is imperative 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 today. To search all of our service specials click here. If you'd like to handle your coolant service yourself, you can still shop coolant or antifreeze from Nalley Kia directly at a wide price.

What kind of coolant does Kia Optima use?

There are bountiful 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 rare to reference your Kia Optima owner's manual for the distinctive type of coolant fundamental 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 any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make bold the fair coolant is used. Give Nalley Kia a call today!

How often should you change coolant in a Kia Optima?

Typically, you should have your Kia Optima 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 investigate it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make positive it's diluted well. It's basic to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make positive you catch any issues before they cause productive break. When it comes to your Kia Optima engine, it's better secure than sorry.

What color coolant does Kia Optima use?

It's colossal to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are consistently 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 consistently green, however, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, always be sure to find out the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your 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 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 do I know if I need a coolant flush in my Kia Optima?

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

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

How much coolant does a Kia Optima take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly discrete level of coolant. To see the authentic deposit vital you should always check your Kia Optima owner's manual. Give us a call or deliver your vehicle to Nalley Kia and we'll resolution each questions you have on coolant levels.

WARNING - To avoid burns, make satisfied your vehicle engine is cordial before checking your coolant level.

Kia Optima Coolant Flush

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

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

How long does Kia Optima coolant last?

How mostly 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 confident information on what intervals your coolant needs to be interchanged, check your Kia Optima maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Nalley Kia a call at 7702885283 at this moment 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 happens if my Kia Optima runs out of coolant?

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