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 ...
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Description
Continuous Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) system advances or retards the valve
timing of the exhaust valve in accordance with the ECM control signal which
is calculated by the engine speed and load.
By controlling CVVT, the valve over-lap or under-lap occurs, whi ...
Removal and Installation
1.
Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
2.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "Air Cleaner")
3.
Remove the engine room u ...