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2017 Kia Optima Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is typically 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 decrease the brisk point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is extremely essential. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the necessary 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 combined to create the ordinary 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 advisors at Courtesy Kia of Brandon a call at 8138500547 or schedule service online and let one of our technicians and service experts handle your coolant flush.

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

Courtesy Kia of Brandon offers a variety of coolant flush coupons to aid 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 terrific price.

How long does 2017 Kia Optima coolant last?

How often you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are numerous 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 changed, check your 2017 Kia Optima maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Courtesy Kia of Brandon a call at 8138500547 now 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 color coolant does 2017 Kia Optima use?

It's necessary to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are ordinarily 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 ordinarily green, however, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, always be sure to learn the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your 2017 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 2017 Kia Optima to Courtesy Kia of Brandon or give us a call at 8138500547. Schedule service online and use one of our many coolant flush coupons to save now.

How often should you change coolant in a 2017 Kia Optima?

Typically, you should have your 2017 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 Courtesy Kia of Brandon, we will check your fluid levels and analyze it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make convinced it's diluted correctly. It's essential to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make convinced you catch any issues before they cause strict damage. When it comes to your 2017 Kia Optima engine, it's better safe than sorry.

What kind of coolant does 2017 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 big to reference your 2017 Kia Optima owner's manual for the important type of coolant imperative and the particular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Kia Optima experienced service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make positive the feasible coolant is used. Give Courtesy Kia of Brandon a call today!

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2017 Kia Optima?

Common symptoms that your 2017 Kia Optima needs a coolant flush are:

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

2017 Kia Optima Coolant Flush

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

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

What happens if my 2017 Kia Optima runs out of coolant?

Your 2017 Kia Optima doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a exact percentage range or your 2017 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 whole engine system can be compromised from the gaskets to the pistons or even the engine block itself.

How much coolant does a 2017 Kia Optima take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly back-up level of coolant. To see the definite jettison needed you should always check your 2017 Kia Optima owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Courtesy Kia of Brandon and we'll explanation each questions you have on coolant levels.

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