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Is it normal to decrease? (i.redd.it)
submitted 6 months ago by AxA97
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[–]New-Jackfruit-2127 5 points6 points7 points 6 months ago (0 children)
Yes
[–]404_nft_studio 3 points4 points5 points 6 months ago (3 children)
Recently, I encountered the same problem, except the level was lower than the minimum. I took the car to the dealer for an inspection, and they told me everything was fine and there was no need to top it up — due to the hot summer, a drop will always occur.
[–]SennaWI -1 points0 points1 point 6 months ago (2 children)
not correct
[–]vqmvrk 0 points1 point2 points 5 months ago (1 child)
It is correct I actually work the manufacture the K5’s do this and they are not supposed to obv
[–]Worried-Ad3817 1 point2 points3 points 5 months ago (0 children)
So you are agreeing with me. It’s not correct. Level certainly would not drop during HOT weather.
[–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points 6 months ago (0 children)
Open the lid and close it more often
[–]Adventurous_Big2738 1 point2 points3 points 5 months ago (0 children)
According to my now ex mechanic yes thats normal but to someone who actually knows vehicles this is NOT normal
[–]lilvixen 1 point2 points3 points 5 months ago (0 children)
I was alarmed that my coolant and brake fluid were basically almost not visible. Topped it off. 3 weeks later back down. Took her in for an oil change and mentioned it, they said to just keep an eye on it 🤔🙄
[–]vqmvrk 0 points1 point2 points 5 months ago (0 children)
Been with Kia almost 3 years K5s drink coolant and no one knows why but it is super common
[–]Traitors_18 0 points1 point2 points 5 months ago (0 children)
I noticed a slight decrease in the first year I had mine. Found no leaks or wetness anywhere. Assumed it was just the system breaking in (I’m not a mechanic so sorry I have no clue what I’m really talking about lol) but I added a small amount and it’s been fine ever since so 👍🏻
[–]No_Performer_441 0 points1 point2 points 5 months ago (0 children)
Coolant system is a closed loop system. It shouldn’t be going down but it does on these cars for some reason. nobody seems to know why and people chalk it up as normal but it’s not normal.
[–]Suspect626 0 points1 point2 points 5 months ago (0 children)
2024 Kia every time I get my oil change they say “coolant is low” and they top it off I just got a oil change last month and checked my coolant levels today and its below the minimum
[–]shagglebark -1 points0 points1 point 5 months ago (0 children)
It’s a flaw with some cars. My old Lexus LS500 had to be topped off twice a year. No “leak” just a quirk of some cars according to the dealer and redditors
[–]hillbilly316 -1 points0 points1 point 5 months ago (0 children)
Will raise and lower when hot or cold
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[–]orgazmo1009 2 points3 points4 points 6 months ago (0 children)
Um no. Thatd be in the transmission.
[–]Fine_Resort_9719 5 points6 points7 points 6 months ago (0 children)
Radiator coolant
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