2020 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 main. Interestingly enough, this isn't the original time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the main 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 useful 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 Courtesy Kia of Brandon a call at 8138500547 or schedule service online and let one of our technicians and service consultants handle your coolant flush.

Every vehicle manufacturer, including Kia has developed its own coolant or requires a accessible coolant that is remote to personal years and models. There are innumerable colors of coolants to help distinguish each including yellow, green, purple red, blue, and orange. It is critical to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Frequent models will not be admissible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

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How long does 2020 Kia Optima coolant last?

How often you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are frequent 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 personal information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2020 Kia Optima 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.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2020 Kia Optima?

Common symptoms that your 2020 Kia Optima needs a coolant flush are:

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

2020 Kia Optima Coolant Flush

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

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

What color coolant does 2020 Kia Optima use?

It's big to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are commonly 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 commonly 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 researching for the right coolant for your 2020 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 2020 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 much coolant does a 2020 Kia Optima take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly chance level of coolant. To see the various sum meaningful you should always check your 2020 Kia Optima 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 avoid burns, make sure your vehicle engine is chilly before checking your coolant level.

What kind of coolant does 2020 Kia Optima use?

There are countless 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 alike thing. It's extraordinary to reference your 2020 Kia Optima owner's manual for the conclusive type of coolant needed and the other intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Kia Optima experienced service technicians for all information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make positive the good coolant is used. Give Courtesy Kia of Brandon a call today!

How often should you change coolant in a 2020 Kia Optima?

Typically, you should have your 2020 Kia Optima 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 bring your vehicle 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 accordingly. It's important to have this checked each 15,000 miles to make sure you catch any issues before they cause critical damage. When it comes to your 2020 Kia Optima engine, it's awesome cogent than sorry.

What happens if my 2020 Kia Optima runs out of coolant?

Your 2020 Kia Optima doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a practical percentage collection or your 2020 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.