Why is my Kia Sorento running hot?
While there are a variety of reasons your Kia Sorento is overheating, the most common 3 are a coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.), the radiator fan, or a failed thermostat.
What to do if your coolant mix is too much antifreeze?
That is, too much “antifreeze” and not enough water. And to no one’s surprise, what you do to fix it is take out some of the antifreeze and replace it with water. Reducing the mix ratio can easily lower the temperature by 15 F.
Is it normal for antifreeze to run away?
Note that it’s normal for the radiator to have a hotter and cooler end as the antifreeze cools as it flows through. If the temperature looks like it’s running away for a few seconds and then it drops right down to normal, it’s sounds like a thermostat issue, and it will probably be fine for the rest of the trip.
What does antifreeze do to a car in the winter?
Despite its name, antifreeze does more than just keep your vehicle’s radiator from freezing up in winter. It’s part of your vehicle’s cooling system, which controls the engine’s temperature so that it runs properly and doesn’t overheat.
Where is the antifreeze level on a new car?
New cars put the antifreeze level marks on the overflow tank next to the radiator. They usually have a high and low or hot and cold mark, but in all circumstances, the level should be somewhere between the two if the cooling system is operating properly.
What happens if your antifreeze keeps running out?
If you’re antifreeze keeps running out quickly, you’ve almost definitely got a leak. This is much different than the slight decrease in coolant levels that you’ll notice at regular oil-change intervals. Sometimes a leak may not be visible.
What does it mean when your antifreeze smells sweet?
Antifreeze smells sweet, so if you’re smelling something unusually sweet after you’ve had a temperature warning or you’ve got steam billowing out of your hood, it’s probably your coolant. This is a good time to start checking for obvious leaks under your vehicle.
That is, too much “antifreeze” and not enough water. And to no one’s surprise, what you do to fix it is take out some of the antifreeze and replace it with water. Reducing the mix ratio can easily lower the temperature by 15 F.
What causes antifreeze to leak from the radiator?
Antifreeze Leak Causes. Listed here are common causes for your coolant to be leaking: If the radiator cap doesn’t no longer fits as it initially did or if it is weak and wore out it can cause loss of your systems coolant by way of the overflow tube, and it will happen every time you run the engine very long.