Kia Sportage: Engine coolant / Changing the coolant
Have the coolant changed by an authorized Kia dealer according to the Maintenance
Schedule at the beginning of this chapter.
Put a thick cloth around the radiator cap before refilling the coolant in order
to prevent the coolant from overflowing into engine parts such as the alternator.
CAUTION
Put a thick cloth or fabric around the radiator cap before refilling the coolant
in order to prevent the coolant from overflowing into engine parts such as the generator.
WARNING
Removing radiator cap
Never attempt to remove the radiator cap while the engine is operating or
hot. Doing so might lead to cooling system and engine damage and could result in
serious ...
Other information:
Removal
1.
Remove the sub frame.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Sub Frame")
2.
Remove the drive shaft.
(Refer to Driveshaft and axle - "Front Driveshaft ")
3.
Remove t ...
Components Location
1. ATF
filler hole (eyebolt)
2. ATF level plug
3. ATF
drain plug
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