How to Check and Fill Fluids [COMPLETE GUIDE] - Kia Forte (2014-2018)

[@Baghdadbatterymusic]

Best explanation I’ve found on KZbin for someone wanting to do routine DIY maintenance on their car. You have a deep understanding of cars and that comes across in how well and concisely you explain everything. Thank you!!

[@VirarAutomotive]

Thank you! Glad you found it useful! Thank you for your kind words!

[@0700andrea]

So so helpful, eternally grateful for this video!

[@VirarAutomotive]

You’re welcome! Glad I could help!

[@REDsReinita]

You got a new subscriber. Cuz you're awesome at explaining & informing. It helped me a lot. Thank you

[@VirarAutomotive]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for your kind words!

[@kallieroberts8250]

I’ve been all over the web trying to find out where my tranny fluid stick is! My car stalls and lags when I push the gas! and you are the only person who actually explains it wish I would have seen your video an hour ago Your amazing and yes I can see super talented “The car whisperer “ ❤

[@VirarAutomotive]

Thank you very much for your kind words. Glad that to hear that you found the video helpful!

[@DineroDonn]

I’m having the same issue 😭😭😭😭😭

[@DineroDonn]

Are We all here with 2016-2019 Kia’s and tryna figure out where our tranny fluid is 😭

[@flyjusify]

Thank you. Your video is very useful. It really helps me to understand my car.

[@VirarAutomotive]

Thank you! Glad you found it useful!

[@edward97073]

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[@VirarAutomotive]

Glad I could help!

[@Ketorra_b]

Great video

[@menasharkawi2616]

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[@VirarAutomotive]

Thank you! Glad you found it useful!

[@salemgheit2293]

The best explanation I have ever come across. ❤👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@VirarAutomotive]

Thank you! Glad you found it useful!

[@pierrelabbe3173]

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[@VirarAutomotive]

Merci beaucoup!

[@aliciawilliams3762]

Wow .. they steering wheel indicator lit up on my dashboard and i looked online for the power steering reservoir on kia optima 2018 and i went to the store and bought 2 bottles... When i got home i popped the hood and could not find it for the life of me... i am not a mechanic nor am i handy. I will be returned the bottles asap. I did further digging and i discovered that a battery may cause certain problems so... i purchased a battery (i also experienced trouble starting the vehicle) and replaced the battery.. afterwards, all is well. Thank you for this video though, it is very informational.😊👍👍👍👍

[@VirarAutomotive]

Thank you! Glad you found it useful!

[@勤能補拙-t3n]

Thank you! This is so clear and very helpful.

[@VirarAutomotive]

Glad to hear that you found the video helpful!

[@mariaasolis4180]

Great and well detailed video for moms😊

[@VirarAutomotive]

Thank you! Glad you found it useful!

[@TyphoonTN]

Good demonstration

[@VirarAutomotive]

Thank you!

[@lmf6139]

My daughter’s 2019 Kia forte was in an accident and she thinks it’s leaking transmission fluid. We wanted to put some in so she can drive it to her mechanic. Are you saying there’s no way to add to it ? Another mechanic told her the transmission pan was cracked and leaking fluid.

[@VirarAutomotive]

I am saying there is no easy to add fluid from the top and no way to check the fluid level. The only way to do it is from underneath the car. You have to jack the car, locate the fill port and add the fluid till it starts to overflow. If you haven't done this before, I suggest you just tow the car to the mechanic. Costs money to tow it, but better than just driving the transmission without fluid and damaging it further.

[@Zerospawnn]

Great so i can never check my transmission fluid 🤦‍♂️

[@AlienBeGone]

Right, I need to check mine but I can't

[@angelv.dominguez2772]

Thanks 👍😎

[@VirarAutomotive]

No problem 👍

[@mrdrejonn]

Excellent video I will subscribe

[@VirarAutomotive]

Glad to hear that you found the video helpful!

[@terryking7643]

Nathan thorough review

[@VirarAutomotive]

Thank you! Glad you found it useful!

[@shaunrikhotso4158]

Where do you fill the transmission oil?

[@lindathorne8111]

you don't, you take it in and have it flushed

[@LCJammer]

@@lindathorne8111 never flush just drain and fill.

[@ramonaltamirano5115]

Nice

[@VirarAutomotive]

Thank you so much! Glad to hear that you found the video helpful!

[@mr.berrani]

What about power steering?

[@VirarAutomotive]

No Power steering fluid as this is a electric power steering system.

[@mr.berrani]

@@VirarAutomotive thank you so much, I was trying to find it in my Kia optima 😅

[@nicholasmakafuimcrehoboth7730]

Can you water inplace of the coolant

[@VirarAutomotive]

Not really no. But if its just get a little bit (100-200ml) and if you are in an emergency, its okay. But again, not recommended.

[@TracyDonovan-s4i]

You completely skipped over where the transmission fluid goes. I have a 2013 kia rio manual. Where is the add fluid plug? Just want to top off not drain completely.

[@VirarAutomotive]

Yeah different vehicle and that is for a manual.

[@B.Ooficialmente]

Kia forte 2022

[@VirarAutomotive]

I don't have that with me :(

[@Dlihc]

Add like a hair above max, kia oil pump sucks and it will burn oil and it will burn less if you keep it JUST a hair over

[@fernandovalderrama1451]

That car has NOT oil in the transmission...awesome🎉

[@VirarAutomotive]

The car has oil in the transmission. Just that there is no easy way to check it. No dipstick or view port. You can just drain and refill it if you like and you need a jack and other tools for that.

[@JoeAndMattsDetailing0]

One of the worst cars ever I will not and I recommend no one to buy those cars👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻

[@VirarAutomotive]

:(

[@RachelsBadAssJamz64]

What if you over fill the expansion tank with coolant? How to remove?

[@VirarAutomotive]

Well you can get a turkey baster to suck the fluid out, but realistically you can just leave it in. There is a relief hole at the top of the expansion tank in the event that there is too much fluid in it and no more room to expand, it will just spill the excess fluid out of there.