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Maintenance Engine coolant
(Petrol) 1.6 T-GDi
(Petrol) 2.0 MPI
8. If the coolant level is low, add
enough specified coolant to pro
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vide protection against freezing
and corrosion. Bring the level to F,
but do not overfill.
If frequent additions are required,
we recommend that the system be
inspected by a professional work
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shop. Kia recommends to visit an
authorised Kia dealer/service part
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ner.
Changing the coolant
We recommend that the coolant be
replaced by an authorised Kia dealer
according to the Maintenance
Schedule at the beginning of this
chapter.
Put a thick cloth or fabric around
the radiator cap before refilling the
coolant in order to prevent the cool
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ant from overflowing into engine
parts such as the alternator.
Coolant
䳜 Do not use radiator coolant or
antifreeze in the washer fluid res
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ervoir.
䳜 Radiator coolant can severely
obscure visibility when sprayed on
the windscreen and may cause
loss of vehicle control or damage
to paint and body trim.