Kia Carens. Manual — part 47

Engine Mechanical System

Cooling System - Coolant

Engine Mechanical System

2001 > 1.8L DOHC >

Inspection

• NEVER REMOVE RADIATOR CAP WHILE ENGINE IS HOT.
• WRAP A THICK CLOTH AROUND RADIATOR CAP BEFORE REMOING.
• WHEN REMOVING RADIATOR CAP, LOOSEN SLOWLY TO FIRS STOP AND WAIT UNTIL

PRESSURE IN RADIATOR IS RELEASED, THEN COMPLETELY REMOVE.

Level (engine cold)

1. Verify that the coolant level is near the radiator filler neck.

2. Check that the level on the coolant level gauge is between the "F" and "L" marks.

3. Add coolant if necessary.

Coolant quality

1. Verify that there is no build-up of rust or scale around radiator cap pr radiator filler neck.

2. Verify that coolant is free of contaminants. Replace coolant if necessary.

Leakage

1. Connect a coolant system pressure tester to the radiator filler neck.

2. Apply 15 psi (103 kPa, 1.05kg/cm²) pressure to the system.

3. Verify that the pressure remains steady at 15 psi(103 kPa, 1.05kg/cm²).

4. If not, check system for coolant leakage.

Replacement

• NEVER OPEN RADIATOR CAP WHILE ENGINE IS HOT.
• WRAP A THICK CLOTH AROUND CAP BEFORE LOOSENING.
• USE CAUTION WHEN DRAINING HOT COOLANT.

• Do not use alcohol or methanol-based coolant.
• Use only demineralized water in coolant mixture.

1. Remove radiator cap and loosen drain plug.

2. Drain coolant into a suitable container.

3. Flush cooling system with water until all traces of color are gone ; then let system drain completely.

4. Install drain plug.

5. Fill with proper mixture of ethylene glycol-based coolant.

Coolant Capacity : 6.3 US qt (6.0 liters, 5.3 Impqt)

6. Run the engine with the radiator cap removed until the upper radiator hose is hot.

7. With the engine idling, add coolant to the radiator until it teaches the bottom of the filler neck.

8. Install the radiator cap.

9. Allow engine to cool and check coolant level.

Engine Mechanical System

Cooling System - Water Pump

Engine Mechanical System