Kia Niro: Engine Coolant / Changing the coolant

Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual / Maintenance / Engine Coolant / Changing the coolant

We recommend that the coolant be replaced by an authorized Kia dealer.

CAUTION

Put a thick cloth around the radiator cap before refilling the coolant in order to prevent the coolant from overflowing into engine parts such as the alternator.

WARNING - Coolant

Do not use radiator coolant or antifreeze in the washer fluid reservoir.
Radiator coolant can severely obscure visibility when sprayed on the windshield and may cause loss of vehicle control or damage the paint and body trim.

Recommended coolant

When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory. An improper coolant mixture can result in serious m ...

Brake fluid

Checking the brake fluid level Check the fluid level in the reservoir periodically. The fluid level should be between MAX and MIN marks on the side of the reservoir. Before removing the reservoi ...

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