2013 Kia Sorento Coolant

2013 Kia Sorento Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is naturally 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 freezing point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is highly difficult. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the principal ingredient in the famous 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 appropriate 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 technicians and service advisors handle your coolant flush.

Every vehicle manufacturer, including Kia has developed its own coolant or requires a disparate coolant that is unique to diversified years and models. There are copious colors of coolants to help distinguish each including purple green, red, blue, yellow, and orange. It is vital to do your research if you plan to pay cash for, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Acceptable models will not be compatible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Courtesy Kia of Brandon offers a range of coolant flush coupons to assist you save at this moment. To search 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 accomplished price.

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

Typically, you should have your 2013 Kia Sorento coolant flush completed each 30,000 miles or each two years. There are some instances where your vehicle can go without a flush for a longer period of time. When you transport your vehicle into Courtesy Kia of Brandon, we will check your fluid levels and inspect it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make fearless it's diluted properly. It's fantastic to have this checked each 15,000 miles to make fearless you catch any issues before they cause admissible damage. When it comes to your 2013 Kia Sorento engine, it's improved capable than sorry.

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

Your 2013 Kia Sorento doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a evident percentage variety or your 2013 Kia Sorento engine components can start to rust, damage, 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 do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2013 Kia Sorento?

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

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

How long does 2013 Kia Sorento coolant last?

How often you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are innumerable 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 definite information on what intervals your coolant needs to be replaced, check your 2013 Kia Sorento maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Courtesy Kia of Brandon a call at 8138500547 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.

2013 Kia Sorento Coolant Flush

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

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

What kind of coolant does 2013 Kia Sorento 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 opt for the same thing. It's thrilling to reference your 2013 Kia Sorento owner's manual for the definite 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 Sorento trained service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make sure the honorable coolant is used. Give Courtesy Kia of Brandon a call today!

What color coolant does 2013 Kia Sorento use?

It's hard to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are often 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 often green, however, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, always be satisfied to find out the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your 2013 Kia Sorento, you need to always check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are using the right coolant is to send your 2013 Kia Sorento to Courtesy Kia of Brandon or give us a call at 8138500547. Schedule service online and use one of our tolerable coolant flush coupons to save today.

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

Every make and model requires a slightly unmistakable level of coolant. To see the specific amount difficult you should always check your 2013 Kia Sorento owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Courtesy Kia of Brandon and we'll answer any questions you have on coolant levels.

WARNING - To avert burns, make confident your vehicle engine is charming before checking your coolant level.