2012 Kia Optima Coolant

2012 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 lower the chilly point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is extremely laborious. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the main ingredient in the admitted 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 purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water additional, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being additional to the engine system. Give the experts at Courtesy Kia of Brandon a call at 8138500547 or schedule service online and let one of our mechanics and service advisors handle your coolant flush.

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

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How long does 2012 Kia Optima coolant last?

How constantly you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are bountiful 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 careful information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2012 Kia Optima maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Courtesy Kia of Brandon a call at 8138500547 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.

How much coolant does a 2012 Kia Optima take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly different level of coolant. To see the careful amount needed you should always check your 2012 Kia Optima owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your automobile to Courtesy Kia of Brandon and we'll answer any questions you have on coolant levels.

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

What happens if my 2012 Kia Optima runs out of coolant?

Your 2012 Kia Optima doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a confident percentage range or your 2012 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 kind of coolant does 2012 Kia Optima use?

There are innumerable 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 same thing. It's notable to reference your 2012 Kia Optima owner's manual for the disparate 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 any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make satisfied the afraid coolant is used. Give Courtesy Kia of Brandon a call today!

2012 Kia Optima Coolant Flush

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

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

What color coolant does 2012 Kia Optima use?

It's competent to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are frequently 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 frequently green, however, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, always be satisfied to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your 2012 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 2012 Kia Optima to Courtesy Kia of Brandon or give us a call at 8138500547. Schedule service online and use one of our plentiful coolant flush coupons to save at this moment.

How often should you change coolant in a 2012 Kia Optima?

Typically, you should have your 2012 Kia Optima coolant flush completed every 30,000 miles or every two years. There are some instances where your car can go without a flush for a longer period of time. When you transport your car into Courtesy Kia of Brandon, we will check your fluid levels and investigate it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make sure it's diluted perfectly. It's dynamic to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make sure you catch any issues before they cause precarious damage. When it comes to your 2012 Kia Optima engine, it's better protected than sorry.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2012 Kia Optima?

Common symptoms that your 2012 Kia Optima needs a coolant flush are:

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