2013 Kia Rio Coolant

2013 Kia Rio Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is ordinarily 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 lower the freezing point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is immensely vital. This probably isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the main ingredient in the popular term "antifreeze". Keep in mind, you never want to pour antifreeze or water by themselves into your engine system. They need to be mixed to create the correct coolant.

You can purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water added, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being added 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 exact coolant that is distinct to individual years and models. There are different colors of coolants to support distinguish every including blue, yellow, red, green, purple and orange. It is vital to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your car. Multiple models will not be compatible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Kia of Brandon offers a wide range 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 Courtesy Kia of Brandon directly at a awesome price.

What color coolant does 2013 Kia Rio use?

It's crucial 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. So evidently, there's quite a bit of overlap. Then you have Inorganic Acid Technology (IAT) coolants that are usually green, yet, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, constantly be sure to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the appropriate coolant for your 2013 Kia Rio, you need to constantly check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are using the right coolant is to send your 2013 Kia Rio to Courtesy Kia of Brandon or give us a call at 8138500547. Schedule service online and use one of our multiple coolant flush coupons to save today.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2013 Kia Rio?

Common symptoms that your 2013 Kia Rio needs a coolant flush are:

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

How much coolant does a 2013 Kia Rio take or need?

Every make and model requires a distinct level of coolant. To see the precise amount required you should invariably check your 2013 Kia Rio owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your car to Courtesy Kia of Brandon and we'll answer any questions you have on coolant levels.

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

How long does 2013 Kia Rio coolant last?

How regularly you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are numerous types of coolants. 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 suggested 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 particular information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2013 Kia Rio maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Courtesy Kia of Brandon a call at 8138500547 today and ask one of our OEM-trained mechanics or advisers. You can still book an appointment online and we'll take care of your coolant service for you.

How often should you change coolant in a 2013 Kia Rio?

Normally, you should have your 2013 Kia Rio coolant flush concluded each 30,000 miles or each two years. There are certain instances where your car can go without a flush for a longer period of time. When you bring your car into Courtesy Kia of Brandon, we will check your fluid levels and check out it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make sure it's diluted perfectly. It's important to have this checked each 15,000 miles to make sure you catch any issues before they cause dramatic damage. When it comes to your 2013 Kia Rio engine, it's better safe than sorry.

2013 Kia Rio Coolant Flush

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

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

What happens if my 2013 Kia Rio runs out of coolant?

Your 2013 Kia Rio doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a precise percentage range or your 2013 Kia Rio engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreplaceably damaged. If you run out of coolant utterly 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 2013 Kia Rio use?

There are multiple types and colors of coolant from inorganic to organic to hybrid. To make things even more complex, the color of the coolant doesn't regularly mean the same thing. It's essential to reference your 2013 Kia Rio owner's manual for the particular type of coolant necessary and the particular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service finished. Or you can call one of our Kia Rio factory certified service mechanics for any facts you need. We can still schedule you an appointment to make sure the right coolant is used. Give Courtesy Kia of Brandon a call today!