It is often possible to observe that motorists, due to economy, fill in ordinary water instead of coolant. This will not lead to anything else, except for an early breakdown and overheating of the engine, especially if the car is operated for a long period.

For safety and prolongation of the engine's life, it is recommended to fill only with liquid, a component of which is ethylene glycol. A good quality antifreeze is recommended. It is necessary to replace antifreeze with a cooled engine.

The coolant is very toxic, it is recommended to wear gloves when changing the antifreeze. After replacing the antifreeze, it is necessary to recheck the expansion tank and radiator plugs for tightness. If the plug is not properly tightened, antifreeze can leak out as the engine is running and builds up pressure.

Replacing antifreeze

For self-replacement, we need the following:

1. Coolant.
2. A clean rag.
3. Gloves.
4. Capacity for old coolant (at least 7L. Container.)

The coolant change procedure will take 15 minutes.

1. First you need to place the car on a flat surface.
2. Turn the filler plug 90 degrees and remove it.
3. Place a container under the radiator valve for draining the coolant. This tap is located at the bottom of the right radiator barrel.
4. Unscrew the drain valve plug by 70% and drain the antifreeze into the container.
5. Tighten the plug back. Use gloves!
6. Slide the clamp along the hose, squeezing this clamp of the radiator hose with pliers.
7. Remove the hose from the pipe and drain the fluid from the engine into a container.
8. Antifreeze is chemically very toxic to all flora and fauna. In order not to pollute the environment, it is recommended to drain the coolant from the radiator and engine using a funnel or bottle with a hole in the bottom in order to minimize the likelihood of leakage to the ground.
9. Install the lower radiator hose back.
10. Unscrew the cap of the expansion tank and clean out the remaining antifreeze with a rubber blower or rag.
11. If the tank is heavily soiled, it is recommended to remove and rinse it.
12. Fill with new coolant. Pour in very carefully, being careful not to spill. Better to use a funnel. Fill until you notice how from the neck the antifreeze began to overflow into the hose and to the expansion tank.
13. Tighten the filler cap tightly.
14. Now you need to "top up" the coolant in the expansion tank to the "F" position on the wall of the tank.
15. Start the engine after checking all valves and plugs for tightness. Warm up the car to operating temperature (until the fan is turned on). Then turn off the engine and check the level of antifreeze. If necessary, top up the expansion tank, again up to the “F” mark.

Important

Many manufacturers of such fakes do not take into account and do not consider it necessary to add corrosion inhibitors, which leads to a change in the color of the fluid and affects the cooling of the engine in general. It is recommended that such coolants be changed as soon as possible.

In order for the Kia Rio car engine to serve for a long time and not be at risk of overheating, careful attention to its cooling system will be required. This implies timely inspection, replacement of fluid and deteriorated components. Everyone knows that "familiarity" with engine overheating entails a threat to fork out for expensive repairs.

Among the particularly important procedures in the maintenance schedule, there is a timely replacement of the liquid in the cooling circuit. In this article we will tell you what kind of coolant is poured into your car.

Let's touch on this topic in relation to the popular "Korean" Kia Rio in the third generation. The manufacturer's regulatory requirement indicates the need for a primary replacement after 210 thousand km or 8 years of car operation (depending on which happens first). Subsequent periodic replacements should be inclined every 30 thousand km or after a two-year operational period.

Signs of the need to replace the coolant

The replacement procedure for the specified refrigerant fluid may need to be performed earlier if the following circumstances and factors occur:

• the process of corrosion of the internal surfaces of the cooling circuit has started (antifreeze becomes brownish in this case);
• turbidity of the liquid was found, which signals the owner of the Kia Rio about the fact of a sediment;
• there was a decrease in the density of the liquid, which can be detected by means of a hydrometer.

What antifreeze does the system require in the Kia Rio 3?

The manufacturer insists on using a liquid prepared on the basis of antifreeze. The plant fills in a substance that has a green color. If there is a need to refill, it is recommended to do this, also using green antifreeze, which is suitable for use in aluminum radiators. However, you decide which antifreeze to add.

Antifreeze (non-freezing) is a coolant for cooling circuits, which contains many alcohol-containing substances, so-called ethylene glycols. They have the following temperature limits:

• freezing of the substance is observed at minus 70 degrees Celsius;
• boiling occurs when the temperature approaches 195 degrees.

Whichever antifreeze you would not choose for the KIA Rio, it is traditionally diluted with distilled water in compliance with a 55 percent proportion.
Such a coolant is capable of boasting already modified characteristics:

• freezing at minus 40;
• boiling at plus 130 degrees.

Recall that the "Rio" cooling system holds 5.3 liters of the fluid in question.

The composition of the cooling system in the car Kia Rio

The cooling circuit in the Kia Rio implies the presence of components such as.

1. Radiator.
2. Electric fan for auxiliary cooling of heated cells of the radiator unit.
3. Expansion tank used to compensate for system overpressure.
4. Thermostat. When the temperature of the liquid in a closed system reaches 82 degrees, this component directs the fluid flow along a large circuit (through the radiator). Full opening of the internal valve of the thermostat occurs when the temperature threshold of 95 degrees is reached.
5. Pump that circulates the liquid.
6. Tubes, both rubber and metal.

About replacing antifreeze with Rio

This procedure is simple and does not require certain skills, the main thing is to determine in advance what kind of coolant is poured into the car. All manipulations on the KIA Rio car can be carried out in a regular garage. In terms of convenience, a pit or overpass is suitable, since the drain plugs are structurally located at the bottom.

Antifreeze for Kia Ceed

When buying, you need to know the shade - Colour and A type antifreeze approved for the year of manufacture of your Ceed. Select the manufacturer at your discretion. Do not forget - each type of fluid has its own service life.
For example: for Kia Ceed (1st generation) 2007 onwards, with a gasoline or diesel engine type, the carboxylate class of antifreeze, type G12 + with shades of red, is suitable. The approximate next replacement period is 5 years. If possible, check the selected fluid against the vehicle manufacturer's specifications and service intervals. It's important to know Each type of liquid has its own color. There are rare cases when a type is tinted with a different color.
The color of red antifreeze can be from purple to light pink (green and yellow have the same principles).
Mix liquid from different manufacturers - can if their types match the mixing conditions. G11 can be mixed with G11 analogues G11 cannot be mixed with G12 G11 can be mixed G12 + G11 can be mixed G12 ++ G11 can be mixed G13 G12 can be mixed with G12 analogues G12 cannot be mixed with G11 G12 can be mixed with G12 + G12 cannot be mixed with G12 ++ G12 cannot be mixed with G13 G12 +, G12 ++ and G13 can be mixed with each other Mixing of Antifreeze with Antifreeze is not allowed. No way! Antifreeze and Antifreeze are very different in quality. Antifreeze is the trade name of the traditional type (TL) of the old-style coolant. At the end of its service life, the liquid is completely discolored or very tarnished. Before changing one type of fluid to another, flush the car's radiator with plain water.

Antifreeze for Kia Ceed 2

When buying, you need to know the shade - Colour and A type antifreeze, valid for the year of manufacture of your Ceed 2. Select a manufacturer of your choice. Do not forget - each type of fluid has its own service life.
For example: for Kia Ceed (2nd generation) 2012 onwards, with a gasoline or diesel engine type, lobrid antifreeze class, type G12 ++ with shades of red is suitable. The approximate next replacement period is 7 years. If possible, check the selected fluid to meet the vehicle manufacturer's specifications and service intervals. It's important to know Each type of liquid has its own color. There are rare cases when a type is tinted with a different color.
The color of red antifreeze can be from purple to light pink (green and yellow have the same principles).
Mix liquid from different manufacturers - can if their types match the mixing conditions. G11 can be mixed with G11 analogues G11 cannot be mixed with G12 G11 can be mixed G12 + G11 can be mixed G12 ++ G11 can be mixed G13 G12 can be mixed with G12 analogues G12 cannot be mixed with G11 G12 can be mixed with G12 + G12 cannot be mixed with G12 ++ G12 cannot be mixed with G13 G12 +, G12 ++ and G13 can be mixed with each other Mixing of Antifreeze with Antifreeze is not allowed. No way! Antifreeze and Antifreeze are very different in quality. Antifreeze is the trade name of the traditional type (TL) of the old-style coolant. At the end of its service life, the liquid is completely discolored or very tarnished. Before changing one type of fluid to another, flush the car's radiator with plain water.