2009 KIA AMANTI engine coolant

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Maintenance
MAINTENANCEINTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
SCHEDULE 1 - NORMAL MAINTENANCE
Number of Months or Miles (kilometers), whichever comes first
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84
Miles x 1,000 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75 82.5 90 97.5 105
(km x 1,000)
(12) (24) (36) (48) (60) (72) (84) (96) (108) (120) (132) (144) (156) (168)
Drive belts (1) I I I
Engine oil and engine oil filter
Auto transaxle fluid I I I I I I R
Air cleaner element I I I R I I I R I I I R I I
Spark plugs
Valve clearance (2) I
Engine coolant (3) (4)
I: Inspect and, if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R: Replace or change.
(1) The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively.
(2) Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. A qualified technician should perform the operation.
(3) Coolant level adjustment and leak : Inspect regularly.
(4) When adding coolant, use only a qualified coolant additive for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory. An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.
At first, replace at 60,000 miles or 60 months ;
after that, replace every 30,000 miles or 24 months Replace every 100,000 miles or 10 yearsReplace every 7,500 miles or 12 months

Maintenance67SCHEDULE 2 - SEVERE MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCEINTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
Number of Months or Miles (kilometers), whichever comes first
Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42
Miles x 1,000 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42
(km x 1,000)
(5) (10) (15) (20) (25) (30) (35) (40) (45) (50) (55) (60) (65) (70)
Drive belts (1) I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Engine oil and engine oil filter R R R R R R R R R R R R R R
Auto transaxle fluid I R
Air cleaner element Inspect more frequently depending on the condition and if necessary, replace
Spark plugs Inspect more frequently depending on the condition and if necessary, replace
Valve clearance (2) Inspect every 60,000 miles or 48 months
Engine coolant (3) (4)
I: Inspect and, if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R: Replace or change.
(1) The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively.
(2) Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. A qualified technician should perform the operation.
(3) Coolant level adjustment and leak : Inspect regularly.
(4) When adding coolant, use only a qualified coolant additive for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory. An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.
At first, replace at 60,000 miles or 60 months ;
after that, replace every 30,000 miles or 24 months

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Maintenance
OWNER MAINTENANCE Owner maintenance schedule The following lists are vehicle checks and
inspections that should be performed by
the owner or qualified service technician
at the frequencies indicated to help
ensure safe, dependable operation of
your vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your dealer or
qualified service technician or service
advisor as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks are
generally not covered by warranties and
you may be charged for labor, parts and
lubricants used.
When you stop for fuel: Check the engine oil level.
Check coolant level in coolant reser-voir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Look for low or under-inflated tires.
While operating your vehicle: Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes
in the vehicle.
Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased steering
effort or looseness in the steering
wheel, or change in its straight-ahead
position.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side when trav-
eling on smooth, level road.
When stopping, listen and check for strange sounds, pulling to one side,
increased brake pedal travel or “hard-
to-push” brake pedal.
If any slipping or changes in the oper- ation of your transaxle occurs, check
the transaxle fluid level.
Check automatic transaxle P (Park) function.
Check parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air condition-
ing system after use is normal).
WARNING
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot coolant
and steam may blow out under
pressure. This could cause serious
injury.

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7ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2. Power steering fluid reservoir
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Auto transaxle oil dipstick
5. Air cleaner
6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Engine oil dipstick
8. Radiator cap
9. Positive battery terminal
10. Engine coolant reservoir
11. Negative battery terminal

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7ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM The high-pressure cooling system has a
reservoir filled with year-round antifreeze
coolant. The reservoir is filled at the fac-
tory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level at least once a year, at the
beginning of the winter season, and
before traveling to a colder climate.Checking the coolant level
Check the condition and connections of
all cooling system hoses and heater
hoses. Replace any swollen or deterio-
rated hoses.
The coolant level should be filled
between F and L marks on the level
gauge attached to the coolant reservoir
cap when the engine is cool.
If the coolant level is low, add enough
specified coolant to provide protection
against freezing and corrosion. Bring the
level to F, but do not overfill. If frequent
additions are required, see an Authorized
Kia Dealer for a cooling system inspec-
tion.
WARNING
- Removing
radiator cap
Never attempt to remove the radi-
ator cap while the engine is oper-
ating or hot. Doing so might lead
to cooling system and engine
damage and could result in seri-
ous personal injury from escap-
ing hot coolant or steam.
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Turn the engine off and wait untilit cools down. Even then, use
extreme care when removing the
radiator cap. Wrap a thick towel
around it, and turn it counter-
clockwise slowly to the first stop.
Step back while the pressure is
released from the cooling system.
When you are sure all the pres-
sure has been released, press
down on the cap, using a thick
towel, and continue turning coun-
terclockwise to remove it.
Even if the engine is not operat- ing, do not remove the radiator
cap or the drain plug while the
engine and radiator are hot. Hot
coolant and steam may still blow
out under pressure, causing seri-
ous injury.
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Maintenance
Engine coolant Use only soft (de-mineralized) water inthe coolant mixture.
The engine in your vehicle has alu- minum engine parts and must be pro-
tected by an ethylene-glycol-based
coolant to prevent corrosion and freez-
ing.
DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol coolant or mix them with the specified
coolant.
Do not use a solution that contains more than 60% antifreeze or less than
35% antifreeze, which would reduce
the effectiveness of the solution. For mixture percentage, refer to the fol-
lowing table.
5°F (-15°C) 35
65
-13°F (-25°C) 40 60
-31°F (-35°C) 50 50
-49°F (-45°C) 60 40Ambient
Temperature Mixture Percentage (volume)
Coolant
Solution Water
1GHA412
WARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine and radiator are
hot. Scalding hot coolant and steam
may blow out under pressure. This
could cause serious injury.

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7LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS Checking the washer fluid level The reservoir is translucent so that you
can check the level with a quick visual
inspection.
Check the fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir and add fluid if necessary. Plain
water may be used if washer fluid is not
available. However, use washer solvent
with antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-
mates to prevent freezing.
Body lubrication All moving points of the body, such as
door hinges, hood hinges, and locks,
should be lubricated each time the
engine oil is changed. Use a non-freez-
ing lubricant on locks during cold weath-
er.
Make sure the engine hood secondary
latch keeps the hood from opening when
the primary latch is released.
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WARNING
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
to paint and body trim.
Windshield Washer fluid agents contain some amounts of alcohol
and can be flammable under cer-
tain circumstances. Do not allow
sparks or flame to contact the
washer fluid or the washer fluid
reservoir. Damage to the vehicle
or it's occupants could occur.
Windshield washer fluid is poi- sonous to humans and animals.
Do not drink and avoid contacting
windshield washer fluid. Serious
injury or death could occur.

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Specifications
LubricantVolume ClassificationEngine oil
*1
5.49 US qt. (5.2 l) API Service SL or above,
(with filter change) ILSAC GF-3 or above
Transaxle fluid 11.5 US qt. (10.9 l)
Power steering 1.1 US qt. (1.0 l) PSF-IV
Coolant 9.2 US qt. (8.7 l)Ethylene glycol base for aluminum radiator
Brake fluid 0.7~0.8 US qt. (0.7~0.8 l)FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel 18.5 US gal (70 l)Unleaded gasoline with AKI 87 or higher
*¹Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the page 7-47.
DIAMOND ATF SP-III or SK ATF SP-III or other
brands meeting the SP-III specification approved by Kia Motors Corp.
Tires
Item Recommended Cold Tire
Wheel lug nut torque
Tire Wheel Inflation Pressure
psi (kPa) lb·ft (kg·m, N·m)
Full size tire
P235/55 R 17 6.5J×1730 (210) 65~79 (9~11, 88~107)
P225/60 R 16 6.5J×1630 (210) 65~79 (9~11, 88~107)
Compact spare tire
T125/80D16 60 (420)65~79 (9~11, 88~107)
Capacities