What I have done is drain the vehicle. Fill back with water, run until it gets up to temp then drain again. I will do it until it come out water only. I also run the heat on high as well. I then fill the radiator with 1 gal of concentrate. The system holds 2 gallons so it basically a 50/50 mix.
Good video. It's easier to push the piston back while the caliper and the pads are on. Stick a screwdriver between the pad and the rotor, and pull it gently until the piston returns fully. Then take apart the caliper.
Did you smell fuel inside the car, outside, or both? Dealership is saying this part is the problem on our 2017, and we only smell gas outside, which seems strange given the location of that fuel pump assembly.
You did a great job with this video. Just a thought though… wouldn’t a good solid coat of super glue take care of the little crack in the plastic? Just a thought. LOL
Just found out gasoline will break down super glue over time. But an epoxy mix or jb weld looks like it won’t. Might be a possible temporary solution at least.
@@danechelsea8084 There might be ways to patch it, but I wouldn't bet on it's longevity. I've learned that applications that involve plastic and pressure aren't good candidates for fixing. Especially something like this where I'd have to apply an epoxy to the outside of the leak. That's begging to break again. So because I didn't want to have to do this again in 2 months or a year, I bought a new one. So yes, I agree it would be temporary.
It's funny how long original bulbs last compared to aftermarket bulbs. My kia sportage has 312,000 miles on it, and I've never ever replaced any bulbs until just recently, my tag light and rear tail light went out. KyK! Keep your Kia!
Good video, thanks for doing it. One thing puzzles me. I looked up the 2016 Sorento fuel pump on several auto part sites. No matter which of the 3 engines the Sorento comes with, they all only show a high pressure direct injection pump that mounts externally (not in the gas tank). I wonder why that is.
I just looked it up at autozone and found both. Neither are available but it does list them. Sorentos do have a high and a low pressure fuel pump. One in the tank and one on the top front of the engine. Direct injection engines need a high pressure pump, whereas regular (port) injection engines don't. The low pressure pump is in the gas tank. Maybe they are still hard to come by as I stated in my video unfortunately.
I would guess yes, but I don't know for sure. If the pump is located under the back seat/ on top of the gas tank, the process should be identical if not very similar.
I didn't see any gasoline leaks or any sign of recent/constant evaporization, it didn't smell around the gas cap, so I determined is was from the top of the tank. I knew that the main culprit was probably the pump since it is at the top of the tank. I then accessed the fuel pump from under the back seat to see what I could find. I couldn't see anything obvious, so I started the car to pressurize the fuel system and that's when I saw the leak from the pump.
@@sixpinyoda my 2020. Sorento. Cut off at the stop side. Wont start back on. So. I. Start working on it. And. I found. That the fuel pump relay is bad. But. The all fuse box needs to be replaced. I will upload the video. In my channel. 😀
My symptom was simply a gas smell. The fuel pump worked just fine, it was the crack that developed at the hose connection that let gas vapors escape, that caught my attention.
Great step by step video thank you. Could you do One the specific headlight fuses for the same 2106 sorento? I find one video for the fuses they all talk about the entire fuse system
So what was the total amount of coolant it took to refill the system including the refill after driving? I'd like to know how much coolant to have on hand when I do this. Thanks
It's been a while, but I'm pretty sure I only bought one gallon of coolant concentrate and one gallon of demineralized water. That, mixed together, was enough. I just looked up the manual and it says capacity is 1.9 gallons for the automatic.
I would definitely suggest to anyone else with a KIA to go to their KIA dealer and ask for genuine KIA coolant for the year make and model car you have (its silicate and borate free). There are currently 3 different types/colors in use by KIA, depending on the car, green, pink and blue I believe. It only comes pre mixed. Yes it might be the same or more than concentrate, but you’re only doing this every 60k initial and 30k after. At the bare minimum, do not use just any Prestone coolant you see. Make sure it is silicate and borate free. Ballin, if that prestone didn’t say silicates or borate free, or had chemical starting with Dex, you wanna get that out of there right away. My 2016 Sorento used the green.
Thanks for your comment. First, I want to point out that I specifically mentioned in the video that the viewer should pick their own coolant. Everyone has their own opinion on what's best. Second, in reference to the coolant I used, it is phosphate, silicate and nitrate free. The color is fluorescent yellow, which can look like green. Everyone should realize that Kia doesn't make coolant, nor does any other carmaker. They just rebrand it. What matters, more than the brand, is that the coolant you use meet the requirements of the automaker, because engines are different. I checked my owner's manual today to be sure and I found that Kia only calls for ethylene glycol based coolant and no tap water. That's it. It says I can even use soft water. It doesn't say anything about silicate or borate free. Maybe your engine is different; I have the 3.3L. So the coolant I used meets the requirements my owner's manual calls for and then some. By the way, the color of coolant means nothing with respect to it's chemical composition. It's just a dye. Read your owner's manual to see the coolant specs. Your point is valid though in that people shouldn't just pick any coolant. There are differences and people need something that is designed for their engine.
@@ballinthejack1841 The colors I mentioned are as given by the dealer parts counter man, and that’s how they reference them as easy identifiers that are synonymous with the different chemical make up of each. Remember their are hybrids and other technology in their line up that require the different coolants. I didn’t say they make the coolant, but they authorize it’s branding and specify it’s chemical make up. Add that to the fact KIA has engine troubles with various models and have extended the warranty on them, but they have used failure to maintain as an excuse. Having that receipt and proof of genuine coolant purchased may help prove proper maintenance have been done with correct supplies. I know you said pick your own coolant. I was specifically mentioning to other KIA owners that they need to get the coolant called for their vehicle, and at the very least, without those listed chemicals, which have been shown to be detrimental in the long term for engines.
@@GNX157 I don't disagree with your approach. People should know though that you can have two different coolants that are the same color and have different chemical makeups. It's better to read the bottle or website. I totally understand your point to cover your butt with Kia and it makes it easy to show that you used their coolant. There is a federal law in the US though that states that if car makers demand a specific item used for maintenance (like saying you have to use Kia coolant or you're screwed) they have to provide it free of charge. I used to know the name of the law. This means that legally, as long as you follow the maintenance schedule and use coolant with the required properties, they can't blame it on you for using a name brand coolant. And since my owner's manual only says to use ethylene glycol based coolant, that's all I have to use to be covered. I think we are of the same opinion basically, but "texting" can skew intent.
@@ballinthejack1841 I’m not even sure myself of when, but back in 15-16, KIA might not of even known borates and silicates would be bad for cooling systems, just like how Dexcool turned out to be bad. Even though the manual doesn’t mention it, it’s a good idea to try and avoid them.
I used Zerex Asian Vehicle for my Kia vehicle Silicate and Borate free. It's the same coolant as the Japanese car makers use like Toyota and Mitsubishi.
Thanks for instructional video. I'll need to replace one headlamp. I am finding it hard to unscrew / release the globe from the housing. I'm turning it counter clockwise to release the globe. Seems very stiff and don't want to break anything. I'm assuming the headlight housings are all the same. I have a 2016 sorento Australian model. I'll try to put a photo link below in a separate comments as RU-vid my not allow the link..
I couldn't access your picture. I would think that the Australian model wouldn't be any different, but I've never seen a car from there. I will say that I have found on my other cars that it can be hard to turn. It's as if they are stuck. It could also be that someone changed the bulb before and messed it up. Go purchase a bulb if you haven't already. If the bulb has the same tabs (the bulb base where it screws in) as the one in my video, then you know it comes out the same way. That means you will just have to use more muscle to unscrew it.
@@ballinthejack1841 Thanks for your reply, I managed to get it out. It was stuck firm, I used a u shape metal rod allowing me leverage to unscrew the globe. I'm now able to screw it in and out by hand.
Yeah, I've thought about that, but then I realized that not everyone is like me. Some people need more explanation. For those that are like me, there is fast forward.
That literally depends on your preference. The basic rule would be to replace both at the same time. Because if one burnt out, the other might closely follow. Plus, they are sold in pairs, so why not? On the other hand, replacing one has zero negative effects on the electrical system. So you might want to get the max usage out of your bulbs since they aren't cheap and replace them as they burn out. This is totally acceptable too. So it comes down to your preference. There is no right answer in this case. I replace mine as they burn out, but that is my preference.
