Unlike previous times, I decided to do this MOT on my own, so it's a little exciting, but I have to manage. Fortunately, I know the sequence of work. I didn’t buy any kind of brake fluid, I ordered it from an authorized dealer. A stopper on the tank and a nipple for tubeless rubber will also come in handy. In a year I would like to take a new Volvo S60.
We take the compressor and let the pressure into the brake reservoir, after that we remove the cover of the air valve, which is located on the rear wheel, remove the old brake fluid. All the fluid is gone, the brake fluid reservoir remains completely dry. In this case, it is necessary to ensure that no air enters the system. Now, with the help of a compressor, you need to bleed the system.
The bleeding pattern is as follows: rear right - front left - rear left - front right. If you don’t have a compressor at hand, then you can use an ordinary car wheel, although you will have to pump it up again later, so it’s better to find a pump. True, here you should not get carried away with pressure, otherwise the tank will burst and you will have to buy a new one.
But a friend told me that I complicated the process too much, it can be done much easier. It is worth noting that he also has a Kia Sportage of the same years. Here he described his procedure to me. Pour the purchased new fluid into the tank, then unscrew the brake fluid drain cap, it is located behind the wheel. Do not forget to substitute some suitable container for the old liquid.
Next, several times we do the pumping of the system. Add brake fluid and repeat the procedure. As a rule, 2-3 times is enough. We wrap the nipple in its place and move on to the next wheel. Do not forget to add fluid after pumping each time, otherwise air will enter the system.
64 65 66 ..Kia Sportage 3. Low engine oil temperature
Causes and remedies
The engine is running at low ambient temperatures. It is necessary to check the condition of the front apron of the radiator, the blinds and the air intake system from under the hood. In cold weather, use the air intake system from under the hood.
Electronic trouble codes are active or a large number of passive trouble codes. It is necessary to read the trouble codes using the diagnostic kit.
Faulty oil temperature gauge or sensor. It is necessary to check the serviceability of the pointer and temperature sensor, if necessary, repair or replace them.
The thermostat is incorrectly selected or defective. Check that the part number for the installed thermostat is correct and that it is working properly.
Faulty fan drive or fan control system. Check the operation of the drive and the fan control system.
The engine has been idling for too long. Low oil and coolant temperatures may be the result of prolonged engine idling (over 10 minutes). It is better to turn off the engine rather than leave it idling for a long time. If it is necessary to operate the engine at idle for a long time, it is necessary to increase its speed for this mode.
Faulty element of the cooling system. You need to run a cooling system diagnostic test.
What causes low engine oil temperature
What happens if the oil temperature drops too much. In this case, the engine will work with insufficient efficiency: the internal parts will not expand enough and there will not be the necessary clearance between them. Also, acids will occur in the lubricant. In a cold engine, moisture condenses, which flows into the oil and mixes with the products of combustion. Emerging acids destroy light metals. In this regard, the temperature of the oil in the engine should be normal, and not low. In addition, too cold oil is thicker, so it is difficult for it to pass through the filtration system. The oil will bypass the filter element through the valve in the filter, and this will accelerate the wear of engine parts. Fluid leaks may also occur. There is such a parameter as the pour point of engine oil. An oil that has ceased to be mobile and viscous is called frozen. A sharp increase in viscosity and crystallization of paraffin is what happens during solidification. This temperature depends on the viscosity parameters, and this can be understood from the table.
The third generation Kia Sportage for the Russian market is equipped with a 2 liter petrol. and diesel 1.7, 2.0 liter engines. Cars have a 5-speed manual or automatic 6-speed gearbox. All versions of cars with 2.0 liter engines receive automatically connected all-wheel drive.
Kia Sportage III. REPLACING THE BRAKE FLUID IN THE BRAKE DRIVE
You will need: a “10” wrench for pipe nuts, brake fluid, a rubber or transparent hose, a transparent vessel. According to the manufacturer's recommendation, it is recommended to replace the brake fluid at least once every 2 years or after 30 thousand kilometers (whichever comes first).
The system is filled with special brake fluid DOT-3 or DOT-4.
Brake fluid is very hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air), which, in addition to causing corrosion of parts of the brake system, lowers the boiling point of the fluid itself, and this can lead to brake failure during frequent heavy braking.
Therefore, we recommend changing the brake fluid every year (spring). It is recommended to replace the brake fluid with an assistant, having previously installed the car on an inspection ditch or overpass (no need to remove the wheels). Use brake fluids that meet at least DOT-4 class.
The sequence of fluid replacement in the brake mechanisms:
- right rear;
- left front;
- Left back;
- right front.
It looks like a special wrench for pipe nuts.
Do not reuse the drained fluid: it is contaminated, saturated with air and moisture. Always add only new fluid of the brand that was previously filled into the system.
Brake fluid is hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the surrounding air), so it should not be stored in an open container. Protect the environment! Do not pour used brake fluid into the soil or sewer system.
- Loosen the cap on the brake master cylinder reservoir.
- Pour clean brake fluid into the reservoir up to the lower edge of the filler neck.
Brake the car with a parking brake and install wheel chocks (“shoes”) under the rear wheels.
- Clean the air release valves from dirt and remove the protective caps of the valves of the working cylinders of the brake mechanisms of the front and rear wheels.
- Attach a rubber hose or clear tube to the right rear wheel brake slave cylinder bleed valve and immerse the end of the hose in a clean, clear container.
- The assistant should sharply press the brake pedal four to five times (with an interval between pressing 1-2 s), and then keep the pedal depressed.
- Loosen the air release valve 1/2-3/4 turn. Old (dirty) brake fluid will begin to flow out of the hose.
The brake pedal at this time should smoothly reach the stop. As soon as the fluid stops flowing, close the air release valve.
Constantly monitor the liquid level in the tank, preventing it from dropping to the “MIN” mark on the tank wall. Top up with new brake fluid as needed to prevent air from entering the hydraulic drive. This ensures that the old liquid is gradually replaced by the new one without draining the hydraulic system.
In the same way, change the brake fluid in the working cylinder of the brake mechanism of the left front wheel. Then change the brake fluid in the second circuit (first in the working cylinder of the brake mechanism of the left rear wheel, then the right front).
Repeat the operations until the fluid in the drive is completely replaced (clean fluid without air bubbles should flow from the hose). After changing the brake fluid, be sure to put on the protective caps on the air release valves. Replace damaged caps. Check the quality of the work done: press the brake pedal several times - the pedal stroke and the force on it should be the same each time you press it.
Add brake fluid to a level between the "MAX" and "MIN" marks on the reservoir wall and tighten the plug.
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Kia Sportage is a Korean crossover that has several generations. The first appeared on the market back in 1993, the second - in 2005, and the third - in 2010. The latter is still being produced today. The car has many advantages: attractive appearance, reliable, comfortable, inexpensive, compact. Because of this, it is one of the best-selling on the market today.
Having become the owner of such a car, it is necessary to understand what duties are assigned to the driver. One of them is the timely replacement of fluids. The quality and service life of the vehicle depends on it.
It's easy to figure out how to do this. The instruction manual, the Internet or the master will help. As a rule, the amount of engine oil that needs to be filled depends on:
- The working volume of the unit;
- Liquid quality;
- Compatibility with the motor installed in this machine model.
| Filling/lubricating point | Refueling volume, l | Name of oil/fluid | |||||
| Fuel tank | 58 | Unleaded motor gasoline with an octane rating of at least 95 | |||||
| Engine |
Petrol |
Engine oils API SM quality level or higher, ACEA AZ/A5 viscosity grade SAE 5W-30 or | |||||
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Diesel |
1.7 l | 5,3 | 10W-30 (depending on climatic conditions, the use of oils with a viscosity of 20W-50, 15W-40, 5W-20 is acceptable) | ||||
| 2.0 l | 8,0 | Engine oils of ACEA SZ and ACEA B4 quality level of viscosity grade SAE 0W-30/40 or 5W-30 (depending on climatic conditions, oils with a viscosity of 10W-30,15W-40 can be used) | |||||
| Cooling system | Gas engine | 6,8 | Coolant (antifreeze) based on ethylene glycol for aluminum radiators | ||||
| diesel engine | 8,5 | ||||||
| Transmission | automatic transmission | Gas engine | 7,1 | MICHANG ATF SP-IV; SK ATF SP-IV; NOCIA ATF SP-IV; KIA genuine ATF SP-IV | |||
| diesel engine | 7,8 | ||||||
| manual transmission | Gas engine | 2,2 | Gear Oil API GL-4 SAE 75W-85 | ||||
| Diesel engine |
1.7l | 2,0 | |||||
| 2.0 l | 1,9 | ||||||
| Brake system | 0,7 | DOT-4 | |||||
| Power steering fluid | 1,0 | DEXRONII-D | |||||
| Transfer case | 0,6 | ||||||
| Rear axle reducer | 0,65 | Hypoid oil API GL5 SAE 75W-90 (e.g. SHELL SPIRAX X or equivalent) | |||||
| Windshield washer reservoir | 4,0 | In the summer - a concentrate of a special liquid for the washer reservoir, diluted with clean water, in the winter - an anti-freeze liquid | |||||
What oil and how much liquid to fill in KIA Sportage was last modified: October 19th, 2018 by Administrator
Required special tool:
– A spanner for unscrewing the bleed valve.
– Transparent plastic hose with an inner diameter of 6 mm and a container for collecting brake fluid.
Do not reuse used brake fluid.
Observe precautions when working with brake fluid, while referring to subsection Brake fluid .
Brake fluid absorbs moisture through the pores of the brake hoses and the reservoir vent. As a result, during operation, the boiling point of the liquid decreases. If the brakes are heavily loaded, this can even lead to vaporization, which reduces the effectiveness of the brakes.
Brake fluid should be changed every 2 years, preferably in spring. With frequent movement in mountainous areas, the fluid must be changed more often.
At service stations, air from the brake system is usually removed using a special device. However, this can be done without the use of this device. In this case, the brake system is pumped by the brake pedal. This requires the participation of an assistant.
If in the process of removing air from the brake system, the fluid level drops sharply, then air is sucked into the ABS pump. In this case, the removal of air must be carried out at the service station using a special device. When replacing any brake hose, the air from the system must also be removed at the service station. Until this is done, you can not use the car.
Air removal sequence:
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