Maintaining Your Kia Cooling System: Service Tips

Flush Your Coolant Routinely

Coolant absorbs heat as it passes through the engine and releases that heat through the fins of the radiator. As long as this vital fluid remains in good shape, it will cool things down effectively. 

However, coolant slowly deteriorates and loses its anti-corrosion qualities. You’ll typically need to have it flushed every two years or 30,000 miles before it causes engine problems. 

Check Your Coolant’s Condition 

In rare situations, coolant can become contaminated. Rust might appear inside the radiator, especially if the coolant is getting old. Also, coolant sometimes leaks from a cracked radiator cap, hose, gasket, or seal. You’ll want to catch issues like this early on. 

If you check your coolant reservoir once a month, you’re more likely to notice problems. If the coolant is low, you may have a leak. If the coolant looks discolored and dirty, it’s probably contaminated. Either way, you’ll need a technician to remedy the problem. 

Inspect and Pressure-Test the System

The coolant system has various rubber components, which tend to gradually wear out. It’s therefore important to have the whole cooling system professionally inspected and pressure-tested at least once a year. Our technicians will examine every component to make sure there are no signs of wear and replenish or refresh the coolant if necessary.

Respond Quickly to Cooling Problems

Few things cause more serious harm to a car than an overheating engine. It’s essential to know the warning signs of overheating, which means the cooling system is failing. If you notice the engine temperature gauge on your dashboard fluctuating erratically or suddenly rising, pull over promptly and seek the assistance of a trusted technician.

Other signs of overheating include a brightly colored fluid puddling under your car, ticking sounds from the engine, and falling engine power. The hood may also become hot to the touch, and you might see white steam coming out of the engine compartment. 

Let Us Carry Out Your Kia Cooling System Maintenance 

Your Kia’s risk of overheating can be minimized with a solid maintenance routine. If you arrange a service schedule with our experienced Kia specialists, we’ll ensure that your coolant remains fresh and your radiator stays free of rust and leaks. 

Bring your Kia along to Coughlin Kia of Newark in Newark, OH. We’ve won an award for outstanding ethical conduct and aim for top-tier customer satisfaction in all that we do. 

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