Kia Stinger CK Quiz
Engine Mechanical System

coolant

In this manual: Engine Mechanical System
General Information — 8Maintenance — 27Engine Mechanical System — 47Engine Electrical System — 19Emission Control System — 12Engine Control System/Fuel System — 51Automatic Transmission System — 34All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System — 7Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 25Steering — 8Restraints — 19Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 47Front Seat Belt — 63Body Electrical System — 99Windshield Wiper/Washer — 11Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 32
26steps
~156min
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Repair Procedures

Filling and Bleeding

  1. Make sure the engine and radiator are cold to the touch.

  2. Remove the radiator cap (A).

  3. Remove the engine compartment under cover (front).

    (See Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Under Hood)

  4. Loosen the drain plug (A) and drain the coolant.

  5. Tighten the radiator drain plug securely.

  6. After draining the engine coolant, clean the reservoir tank.

  7. Disconnect the coolant vent hose (A).

  8. Slowly fill with a mixture of coolant and water (55 - 60 %, or 45 - 50 % in North America, Europe and China) through the radiator cap. Push the upper/lower radiator hoses so that air can be easily bled.

    Coolant capacity:

    Approx. 8.8 L (2.32 US gal, 9.30 US qt, 7.74 Imp qt)

  9. After the coolant has drained through the disconnected vent hose, reconnect the vent hose and secure it firmly to the nipple.

  10. Connect KDS.

  11. Start the engine.

  12. Turn off the A/C and heater, then run them for 10 minutes to raise the engine coolant temperature.

  13. Perform the "Engine Coolant Filling Mode".

  14. After confirming that the vehicle condition meets the inspection conditions, click the "OK" button.

  15. Check the conditions for entering the engine coolant filling mode, then click "Read" to check the current coolant temperature.

  16. Check the current coolant temperature and click the "OK" button.

  17. If the coolant temperature is above 75 °C, click "OK" to perform the engine coolant filling mode.

  18. The engine coolant filling mode is maintained until the coolant temperature reaches 75 °C.

  19. When the engine coolant filling mode is completed, click the "OK" button.

  20. Disconnect KDS.

  21. Maintain engine speed between 2000 and 3000 rpm for approximately 3 minutes to improve coolant circulation.

  22. Run the engine at idle for 3 minutes to check whether the cooling fan operates.

  23. Wait 15 minutes after the engine is turned off.

  24. Install the radiator cap (A).

  25. Check the coolant level and fill the reservoir with coolant up to the "F" line.

  26. Install the front engine room lower cover.

    (See Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Under Hood)

Test yourself

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