2007 KIA Sedona Antifreeze

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ckmeusel@netzero.net - 21 Feb 2008 14:53 GMT

Hello,

I just purchased a new 2007 KIA Sedona minivan and am trying to find
out what type of antifreeze was used as the factory fill. Is it long
life or regular green antifreeze? The owners manual simply says to use
a Ethylene glycol based product for aluminum engines. The maint
schedule says to change at 60,000 miles or 5 years and then change at
30,000 miles or 2 years after that. (Would this indicate long life or
just regular green antifreeze)?

I have also read that KIA uses a phosphated HOAT antifreeze but have
not been able to confirm.

Local dealers say to just top off with the standard ethyl glycol green
stuff but I want to be sure that I am not mixing different coolants
when I top off the resevoir and possibly cause the antifreeze to be
less protective. There are so many different colors and types of
antifreeze sold these days I just want to be consistent.

Anyone have any information as to what exactly was the factory fill?

Thanks In Advance

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Rev. Tom Wenndt - 22 Feb 2008 16:43 GMT

In the last couple of years, most anti-freeze makers, especially of the
better brands (Prestone, Peak, etc.) have upgraded their "standard" ethylene
glycol mixture to a long-life anti-freeze. They have also added the
necessary additives so that it is compatible with aluminum and most of the
car manufacturers recommendations.

In fact, I have a garage nearby that, when doing a complete flush, drain and
refill of any GM vehicle, will refill it with this long-life stuff instead
of that junk called "Dex-Cool."

I might advise, for at least a couple of more years, to stay away from some
of the cheaper "store brand" stuff, just in case. But, especially if you
can find Peak (which is what I use), you will have no problems. Just make
sure that if you don't buy it pre-mixed that you mix it only with
de-mineralized or distilled water.

BTW, do you like your Sedona overall?

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ckmeusel@netzero.net - 23 Feb 2008 01:02 GMT

> In the last couple of years, most anti-freeze makers, especially of the
> better brands (Prestone, Peak, etc.) have upgraded their "standard" ethylene
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I really like the Kia Sedona with the 3.8 liter engine. It is quick
but also does not get very good gas mileage. I am trying to decide on
which Oil to use for the 1st oil change. They recommend 5W20 and I am
leaning toward Motorcraft Semi-synthetic oil with a 5,000 mile oil
change. I have found several people that have had this oil tested and
it has come back with low engine wear. Some say the 5W20 weight is
too thin and is recommended to show increased mileage. Any opinion on
the oil issue?

I previously owned a 98 Plymouth Grand Voyager 3.3 liter engine and
was pleased with this product except for the Transmission Problems.
It seems like the Kia is a little noiser than the Chrysler Products
but I hope to keep this van for at least 10 years so I hope it holds
up well.

Thanks

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Rev. Tom Wenndt - 23 Feb 2008 05:01 GMT

A couple of things:

*If you are concerned about 5W20 oil, don't be. Ford and Honda have been
using this for much longer than Kia/Hyundai/Mitsubishi has. Nevertheless,
if it worries you, go to (and stick with) synthetic oil. I am on my third
Sedona. After taking one oil change with regular "dino" oil (to finish the
break-in process), I have used exclusively synthetic in all of them.

That seems to be about the best you can do for your engine. Often, an
Advance Auto Parts or Auto Zone has some kind of deal making synthetic cost
little or no more than regular oil. And while the 5W20 grade used to be
almost impossible to find, it is quickly getting onto the shelves.

*Your van should hold up very well. Remember - unlike the old Sedonas, this
one has a timing chain, not a belt. And Kia has been getting the build
quality better and better with each passing year.

*As for the transmission, the Mitsubishi-built transmission is in a whole
different and better universe than the clanky transmissions that all the
Chryslers have had in them. And this tranny is one of the easiest out there
to change tranny fluid. Just drain it (it has a drain bolt to do that with)
and refill it with Diamond ATF SPIII or Import Multi-Vehicle ATF every
30,000 miles. You should never have an issue with it then.

Enjoy!

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ED - 28 Mar 2008 05:16 GMT

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Go to Wally world for you Synthetic ool and get Walmarts Brand of Oil
its around 13.00 per gal...the OIL is Made by MOBIL

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