Antifreeze for Hyundai (Accent, Sonata, Elantra, Solaris, Tussan, Creta) and KIA (Sid, Sportage, Spectra, Rio) cars has the same article number, manufacturer and the same composition. From the factory, these vehicles are filled with green coolant, made on the basis of ethylene glycol. It has the specifications of Hyundai-Kia MS 591–08, Korean KSM 2142 and Japan JIS K 2234. The filling volume is different for each car, depending on the manufacturer's recommendations. In Russia (at the St. Petersburg plant), an analogue of CoolStream A-110 is used instead. The specifications required for use in the cooling system are fully met by the four brands of antifreeze available on Russian market and CIS countries.
Antifreeze in Hyundai and KIA that is filled from the manufacturerIn all configurations of the above-mentioned cars, the same antifreeze is always poured - green (do not confuse it with G11). There are slight differences only depending on the country of manufacture of the car.
For cars manufactured in Russia, antifreeze is produced by Technoform OJSC by order of Mobis Parts CIS LLC. The article number for this liquid is R9000AC001Н. This is a white liter bottle with the Hyundai or Kia emblem and the inscription Crown LLC A-110 antifreeze belongs to the phosphate-carboxylate class. Manufactured using the technologies of the Korean company Kukdong. In addition to ethylene glycol, this liquid contains demineralized water and a special concentrate AC-110. Often, this antifreeze purchased for refilling. There is no need to pre-dilute it with distilled water.
There is also the same liquid, only under the article number 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 volume, both antifreezes are completely identical. Coolants are based on ethylene glycol, since Kia, just like Hyundai, has an aluminum radiator. Both comply with Hyundai/Kia specification MS591-08 and JIS K 2234. There are only not a big difference in price.
Original coolant for Hyundai and KIA produced outside of Russia - Hyundai/Kia Long Life Coolant (concentrate) has article number 0710000200 (2 l) or 0710000400 (4 l). Manufacturer - 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. Typically, the packaging of this product indicates a shelf life of 2 years (Coolant 2yr). But at the same time, the manufacturer recommends replacing antifreeze on Hyundai once every 10 years. These disagreements are due to the fact that during long-term storage of this liquid, sediment may form at the bottom of the container.
Since this South Korean antifreeze is supplied as a concentrate, it must be diluted with distilled water before use. It is advisable to dilute 1 to 1. In such proportions the lower temperature regime-37 °C, and if you take 60 parts versus 40 water, then the whole thing is -52 degrees (in warm regions where the temperature does not drop below -26 °C, the inverse proportion is used). For other ratios, the lower working temperature. As a rule, such coolant is purchased when it is produced complete replacement coolant.
What kind of 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. The manufacturer’s direct analogue of the original Russian antifreeze is the liquid – CoolStream A-110. It can be sold in 1 and 5 liter canisters. This is a non-original antifreeze and is produced by the same company “Technoform” in the city of Klimovsk. This exact copy what is sold under the Hyundai/Kia brand only in its own packaging. In a car system, in constant circulation, the fluid lasts 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 physical and chemical characteristics of this antifreeze.
Also, a very close popular analogue that meets all the necessary specifications is antifreeze from the German company RAVENOL - HJC Hybrid Japanese Coolant. In composition and color it is similar to original liquid, but belongs to the hybrid class and the service life is only 3 years or 60 thousand km. Sold both as a concentrate and as a ready-made liquid for refilling. Has several articles for ordering.
CoolStream A-110
RAVENOL HJC Hybrid Japanese Coolant
When do you need to change antifreeze on Hyundai and Kia?According to the recommendations of manufacturers, most Hyundai (Accent, Sonata, Elantra, Solaris, Tucson, Creta) and KIA (Ceed, Sportage, Spectra, Rio) need to be replaced once 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 concentrate). Water is usually added when the car is used intensively in the hot season.
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| Year | Engine | Type | Color | Lifetime | Recommended 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 |
When purchasing, you need to know the shade - Color and Type of antifreeze allowed for the year of manufacture of your Rio 2. Select the manufacturer at your discretion. Do not forget - each type of liquid has its own service life. For example, for a Kia Rio (2nd generation) 2005, with any type of engine, a carboxylate class of antifreeze, type G12+ with shades of red, is suitable. Approximate time next replacement which will be 5 years. If possible, check the selected fluid against the vehicle manufacturer's specifications and service intervals. Important to know Each type of liquid has its own color. There are rare cases , when the type is tinted with a different color. The color of red antifreeze can be from purple to light pink (for green and yellow too
principles). Mix liquid different manufacturers To motor Kia car Rio served for a long time and was not at risk of overheating; careful attention to its cooling system will be required. This implies timely inspection, replacement of fluid and worn-out components. Everyone knows that “acquaintance” with engine overheating entails the threat of forking out for expensive repairs.
Among especially important procedures included in the service regulations timely replacement liquids in the cooling circuit. In this article we will tell you what kind of coolant is poured into your car.
Let’s touch on this topic in relation to the popular “Korean” Kia Rio in the third generation. The manufacturer's regulatory requirement indicates the need for an initial replacement after 210 thousand km or 8 years of operation of the car (depending on what happens first). Subsequent periodic replacements should be considered every 30 thousand km or after a two-year operating period.
Signs of the need to replace the coolant
It may be necessary to perform the procedure for replacing the specified coolant earlier if the following circumstances and factors occur:
- the corrosion process has started internal surfaces cooling circuit (antifreeze acquires a brownish tint);
- turbidity of the liquid was detected, which indicates Kia owner Rio about the occurrence of sediment;
- there has been a decrease in the density of the liquid, which can be detected using a hydrometer.
The manufacturer insists on using a liquid based on antifreeze. The plant fills in a substance that has green color. If there is a need to top up, it is recommended to do this by also using green antifreeze, which is suitable for use in aluminum radiators. However, you decide what kind of antifreeze to fill.
Antifreeze (non-freezing) is a coolant for cooling circuits, which contains many alcohol-containing substances, the so-called ethylene glycols. They have the following temperature limits:
- freezing of the substance is observed at minus 70 degrees Celsius;
- boiling occurs when the temperature approaches 195 degrees.
Whatever antifreeze you choose for the KIA Rio, it is traditionally diluted with distilled water in a 55 percent proportion.
This coolant can boast already modified characteristics:
- freezing at minus 40;
- boiling at plus 130 degrees.
Let us remind you that the Rio cooling system holds 5.3 liters of the liquid in question.
The cooling circuit in the Kia Rio implies the presence of such components as:
This procedure is simple and does not require specific skills; the main thing is to decide in advance what kind of coolant is poured into the car. All manipulations on KIA car Rio can be done in a regular garage. In terms of convenience, a pit or overpass is suitable, since the drain plugs are structurally located at the bottom.
The performance of a Kia Rio car engine depends, among other things, on the coolant. Her presence in required volume prevents overheating 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.
Technical documentation for Korean car recommends a complete replacement of the coolant for the first time after 200 thousand kilometers or after 10 years of operation, and every subsequent time after 2 years or once every 25-30 thousand kilometers.
In practice, these dates often shift, the liquid may begin to leak, and its cooling characteristics may decrease.
The criteria on the basis of which a decision is made on early replacement of antifreeze are as follows:- the color changed from deep red to brown or dark brown. This sign indicates penetration of corrosion products into the liquid;
- cloudiness of the liquid. This indicates its delamination and precipitation of some of its constituent substances;
- hydrometer readings indicate a decrease in antifreeze density.
A check for the occurrence of these signs must be carried out at every scheduled maintenance, and preferably even more often, 1-2 times a year. In addition to checking the quality of the fluid, it is necessary to monitor its level.
Knowing how to check the antifreeze level in a 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 intended specifically for aluminum radiators. This is the antifreeze that the manufacturer fills in.
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 active substance should be at least 55%, this guarantees it will 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 in a Kia Rio.
You won’t need anything from the specific knowledge of a car mechanic; you will only need 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:- plastic drain container (6 l);
- funnel;
- syringe or bulb;
- pliers.
- loosen the drain neck by turning its cap 180 degrees;
- place the car on a pit or overpass, remove the engine protection;
- Next, 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 stream;
- use a bulb or syringe to pump out the remaining old antifreeze and pour new one into the tank slightly above the “L” mark;
- loosen the radiator clamp and drain the last liquid from the engine;
- pour fresh liquid into the cooling system, wait until it begins to flow into the tank;
- start the car, warm it up until the fan switches on and check the operation of all systems;
- add antifreeze to the “Full” mark.
A driver who knows how to fill antifreeze in a Kia Rio can not be afraid of engine overheating and feel confident in any driving situation.
Sometimes, to gain confidence in your abilities, you will need to watch a training video in which experienced mechanics will explain all the intricacies of the process.
VideoThe video shows the process of replacing antifreeze on a Kia Rio:
In Kia power steering Rio III Filled in 2012 branded liquid PSF-4 is green in color and cannot be mixed with any other liquid, so be careful when replacing it. The procedure for changing (displacing) hydraulic oil is quite simple, and literally any car owner can handle it, even alone. To avoid any difficulties, we suggest watching a visual video about replacing the power steering fluid of the 3rd generation Rio.
The required volume in the Kia Rio power steering system is 0.8 liters. PSF oils corresponding to the specification PSF-3 or PSF-4.
How to replace hydraulic oil V GUR Kia Rio IIIBriefly, the process of replacing the hydraulic fluid of a Kia car will include the following steps:
- pump out as much as possible from the tank with a syringe;
- top up until full;
- remove the return hose from the tank fitting and direct it into another empty container; turn the steering wheel back and forth, from end to end until the liquid drops to minimum level, then top up again and repeat the steps;
- as soon as fresh slurry flows from the return, the process can be completed;
- We check that the level in the tank is at maximum and now turn on the ignition so that the pump pumps itself.
To see more clearly how to change the power steering fluid in a Kia Rio 3 yourself, watch the video.
When to change the oil in the Rio 3 power steeringThe manufacturer claims that the fluid filled from the factory is designed for the entire service life of the car, but experts recommend changing it every 3 years or adjusting for such signs of loss operational properties oils like:
- noise when the power steering pump is running,
- increasing the applied force when turning the steering wheel,
- burning smell from the barrel of power steering fluid,
- change in oil color.
