The performance of the Kia Rio car engine depends, among other things, on the coolant. Its presence in the required volume prevents overheating of the power plant and its early failure. Antifreeze partially evaporates over time and loses its characteristics.
Without waiting for the critical moment, it is necessary to replace the fluid.
The technical documentation for a Korean car recommends a complete replacement of the coolant for the first time after 200 thousand kilometers or after 10 years of operation, and each subsequent one after 2 years or once per 25-30 thousand kilometers.
In practice, these periods are often shifted, the liquid may begin to leak, and its cooling characteristics may decrease.
The criteria on the basis of which a decision is made on the early replacement of antifreeze are as follows:
- the color changed from rich red to brown or dark brown. This sign indicates the penetration of corrosion products into the liquid;
- turbidity of the liquid. This indicates its stratification and the precipitation of part of its constituent substances in the sediment;
- hydrometer readings indicate a decrease in the density of antifreeze.
A check for the occurrence of these signs must be carried out at each scheduled maintenance, and preferably even more often, 1-2 times a year. In addition to checking the quality of the liquid, it is necessary to control its level.
Knowing how to check the level of antifreeze in the Kia Rio, you can more accurately control the need for replacement or topping up. For Kia Rio 2010-2017, you need to purchase a green liquid designed specifically for aluminum radiators. It is this antifreeze that the manufacturer fills.
The capacity of the cooling system of the Korean foreign car is 5.3 liters. If the coolant is diluted with water before filling, the concentration of the active substance must be at least 55%, this ensures that it does not freeze at minus 40 degrees Celsius.
Sometimes it is not necessary to completely change the coolant, you just need to replenish its level, for this you need to know how to add antifreeze to the Kia Rio.
Nothing will be needed from the specific knowledge of a car mechanic, it will only be necessary to find out in the documentation for the Kia Rio how to open the expansion tank.
If a complete replacement is necessary, the driver will need the following set of tools and consumables:
- drain plastic container (6 l);
- funnel;
- syringe or pear;
- pliers.
Replacement algorithm:
- loosen the drain neck by turning its cover 180 degrees;
- install the car on a pit or overpass, remove the engine protection;
- then you need to drain the antifreeze from the Kia Rio block, to do this, unscrew the plug completely, after placing the prepared container under the jet;
- pump out the remnants of the old antifreeze with a pear or syringe and pour a new one into the tank a little above the “L” mark;
- loosen the radiator clamp and drain the last fluid from the engine;
- pour fresh liquid into the cooling system, wait until it starts to arrive in the tank;
- start the car, warm it up until the fan turns on and check the operation of all systems;
- add antifreeze to the “Full” mark.
A driver who knows how to fill in antifreeze in a Kia Rio can not be afraid of engine overheating and feel confident in any traffic situation.
Sometimes, in order to gain confidence in your abilities, you will need to watch a training video in which experienced mechanics explain all the intricacies of the process.
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The video shows the process of replacing antifreeze with a Kia Rio:
Replacing antifreeze Kia Rio
The highest prices for technical service motivate car owners to repair their vehicle without the help of others, including changing the cooling water.
This article will show you how to choose antifreeze where to pour it and in what quantity.
System elements
The cooling of the engine contains: a radiator, an expansion tank, a bleed pump (pump), a thermostat, connecting pipes, an electronic cooling fan and a liquid based on antifreeze in a volume of 5.3 liters.
Signs of problems when to change
Condition control consists in periodically checking the cooling water level and the absence of leakage or fogging of the joints of units and assemblies.
Indirect signs of violations of the functioning of the cooling system appear in the form of an overestimated operating temperature of antifreeze and unsatisfactory heating of the car interior.
Checking the coolant level is carried out by visually determining its amount in the expansion tank. With a visible shortage - topped up to the norm.
"Okhlazhdayka" consists of concentrated antifreeze and distilled water. During daily operation, only water evaporates, as it should, with a slight minimization of the level, it is added specifically. For large losses, add antifreeze diluted according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
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The first replacement of the cooler for Kia Rio 3, according to the regulations, is carried out after 120 thousand km, which the car has passed, or 96 months of its use. The following substitutions are carried out through a mileage equal to 30 thousand km, or after two years of operation. The coolant fluid is also recommended to be updated after the modification of the components and components of the cooling system.
The basis for replacing antifreeze with Kia Rio 2 can be the color:
- brown - the beginning of the corrosion process;
- muddy - sediments of various origins.
Selection of "cooler"
Antifreeze is a coolant, the composition of which includes alcohols such as ethylene glycol (characteristics from 70 ° C below zero to 195 ° C). She's being diluted distilled water with a concentration above 55%, ensuring the freezing of the consistency after -40 ° C, and boiling in a closed cooling system - more than 130 ° C.
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You should not use antifreeze with ethylene glycol substitutes, such as glycerin and methanol, which have temperature conditions that are much more modest than the original.
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The properties of the coolers reflect the index. Manufacturers recommend antifreeze for Kia Rio 2 marked G11. With an increase in the number, the characteristics of the liquid also increase: G12; G12 and G13. The latter is used when operating in particularly difficult conditions and under extreme engine loads. You can use a cooler of a different color. The choice of antifreeze in any case remains with the owner of the car.
Attention! Only liquids with the same index and brand can be mixed. This is justified by the difference in additive packages, which can lead to the formation of foam, sediment, increases the likelihood of overheating of the Kia Rio 1 engine and corrosion in the cooling system.
Replacing the coolant in Kia Rio 2 is carried out with a preliminary flush of the system distilled water.
How to get the job done
Fluid for Kia Rio 2 is replaced with a cold engine. The car is placed on a viewing hole or placed on a flyover.
Should be prepared in advance:
- capacity for mining, up to 6 l;
- filling funnel;
- a large syringe or technical pear to remove residual fluid;
- pliers;
- rag.
Work schedule
- We reduce the pressure in the Kia Rio 1 cooling system, turn the radiator cap a quarter of a turn.
- We dismantle the protection of the pallet and the dirt-reflecting shield from the bottom side.
- We install a container for the waste liquid under the drain radiator neck.
- Unscrew and remove the filler cap.
- We unscrew the drain plug, drain the liquid.
- We screw the cork into a regular place, having previously checked its condition, if necessary, clean or replace the cuffs.
- We drain the remaining coolant from the engine cooling jacket through the lower pipe of the system.
- We remove the remnants of antifreeze from the expansion tank with a syringe or pear.
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Antifreeze for Hyundai cars (Accent, Sonata, Elantra, Solaris, Tussan, Creta), and KIA (Sid, Sportage, Spectra, Rio) has the same article, manufacturer and the same composition. From the factory, green coolant is poured into these cars, it is made on the basis of ethylene glycol. She has specifications Hyundai-Kia MS 591-08, Korean KSM 2142 and Japan JIS K 2234. Refueling volume on each car is different, depending on the recommendations of the manufacturer. In Russia (at the plant in St. Petersburg), it is used instead analog CoolStream A-110. The four brands of antifreeze available on the Russian market and the CIS countries fully comply with the specifications that are necessary for use in the cooling system.
Antifreeze in Hyundai and KIA that is filled in from the manufacturer
In all configurations of the aforementioned cars, antifreeze is always poured in the same one - green (do not confuse it with G11). There are slight differences only depending on the country of manufacture of cars.
For cars manufactured in Russia, antifreeze is produced by Technoform OJSC by order of Mobis Parts CIS LLC. The article of this liquid is R9000AC001H. This is a white liter bottle with a Hyundai or Kia emblem and the inscription Antifreeze Crown LLC A-110 belongs to the class of phosphate-carboxylate. It is made according to the technologies of the Korean company Kukdong. The composition of this liquid, in addition to ethylene glycol, includes demineralized water and a special concentrate AC-110. Often, this antifreeze is bought for topping up. Pre no need to dilute it with distilled water.
There is also such a liquid, only under the article R9000AC001K. According to the catalog, it is used for KIA cars (this is indicated by the last letter K in the article). Both in composition and in volume, both antifreezes are completely identical. Ethylene glycol-based coolants, as Kia, just like Hyundai, has an aluminum radiator installed. Both comply with Hyundai/Kia MS591-08 and JIS K 2234 specifications. There is only a slight price difference.
Original coolant for Hyundai and KIA produced outside of Russia - Hyundai/Kia Long Life Coolant(concentrate) has an article number 0710000200 (2 l) or 0710000400 (4 l). Producer - KUKDONG JEYEN COMPANY LTD. This antifreeze is based on phosphate ethylene glycol and contains a minimum of amines, borates, silicates and nitrites, but belongs to the silicate class. Tellingly, the shelf life of this product is 2 years (Coolant 2yr). But at the same time, the manufacturer recommends replacing antifreeze on Hyundai every 10 years. These disagreements are due to the fact that during long-term storage of this liquid, a precipitate may form at the bottom of the container.
Since this South Korean antifreeze is supplied as a concentrate, before use must be diluted with distilled water. It is desirable to dilute 1 to 1. In such proportions, a lower temperature regime of -37 ° C is achieved, and if you take 60 parts against 40 water, then everything is -52 degrees (in warm regions where the temperature does not fall below -26 ° C, use inverse proportion). With other ratios, the lower operating temperature also changes. As a rule, such a coolant is bought when a complete replacement of the coolant is made.
What antifreeze can be poured into Hyundai and Kia?
In addition to those liquids that are poured from the assembly line, due to the high price of the original, substitutes are used for all Hyundai / Kia cars that fully meet all the necessary requirements. Direct analogue the original Russian antifreeze from the manufacturer is a liquid - CoolStream A-110. It can be sold in cans of 1 and 5 liters. This is non-original antifreeze and is produced by the same Technoform company in the city of Klimovsk. This is an exact copy of what is sold under the Hyundai / Kia brand only in its own packaging. In a car system, in constant circulation, the liquid serves up to 10 years or 200 thousand km, although if you rely on the manufacturer's recommendations, this should be an order of magnitude earlier - 120,000 km. The table below shows the physico-chemical characteristics of this antifreeze.
Also, very close popular analogue, suitable for all the necessary specifications is the antifreeze of a German company RAVENOL - HJC Hybrid Japanese Coolant. In composition and color, it is similar to the original liquid, but it belongs to the hybrid class and the service life is only 3 years or 60 thousand km. It is sold both in the form of a concentrate and a ready-made liquid for topping up. Has multiple items to order.
CoolStream A-110
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When should I change antifreeze for Hyundai and Kia?
According to manufacturers' recommendations, most Hyundai (Accent, Sonata, Elantra, Solaris, Tucson, Creta) and KIA (Ceed, Sportage, Spectra, Rio) should be replaced every 10 years, or every 120 thousand km. But many experienced drivers agree that this is too long a period, and recommend changing it at least every 2 years, or 30 thousand km. you can use distilled water or ready-made diluted antifreeze (not a concentrate). Water, as a rule, is topped up when the car is intensively used in the hot season.
Antifreeze for Kia Rio 3
The table shows the type and color of the required antifreeze for filling in Kia Rio 3,produced from 2011 to 2014. print
| Year | Engine | Type | Color | Lifetime | Featured Manufacturers |
| 2011 | for all | G12+ | red | 5 years | Frostschutzmittel A, VAG, FEBI, Zerex G |
| 2012 | for all | G12++ | red | 5 to 7 years old | Freecor QR, Freecor DSC, Glysantin G 40, FEBI |
| 2013 | for all | G12++ | red | 5 to 7 years old | FEBI, VAG, Castrol Radicool Si OAT |
| 2014 | for all | G12++ | red | 5 to 7 years old | Frostschutzmittel A, FEBI, VAG |
For example For Kia Rio (3rd generation) 2011, with any type of engine, a carboxylate class of antifreeze, type G12 + with shades of red, is suitable. The approximate period of the next replacement of which will be 5 years. If possible, check the selected fluid against the requirements of the vehicle manufacturer's specifications and service intervals. It is 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 blending conditions. Antifreeze for Kia Rio 2
The table shows the type and color of the required antifreeze for filling in Kia Rio 2,produced from 2005 to 2011. print
| Year | Engine | Type | Color | Lifetime | Featured Manufacturers |
| 2005 | for all | G12+ | red | 5 years | Chevron, AWM, G-Energy, Lukoil Ultra, GlasElf |
| 2006 | for all | G12+ | red | 5 years | Chevron, G-Energy, Freecor |
| 2007 | for all | G12+ | red | 5 years | Havoline, MOTUL Ultra, Lukoil Ultra, GlasElf |
| 2008 | for all | G12+ | red | 5 years | Havoline, AWM, G-Energy |
| 2009 | for all | G12+ | red | 5 years | Havoline, MOTUL Ultra, Freecor, AWM |
| 2010 | for all | G12+ | red | 5 years | Havoline, AWM, G-Energy, Freecor |
| 2011 | for all | G12+ | red | 5 years | Frostschutzmittel A, VAG, FEBI, Zerex G |
For example For Kia Rio (2nd generation) 2005, with any type of engine, a carboxylate class of antifreeze, type G12 + with shades of red, is suitable. The approximate period of the next replacement of which will be 5 years. If possible, check the selected fluid against the requirements of the vehicle manufacturer's specifications and service intervals. It is 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 blending conditions. 
