Regular Kia maintenance maintains your vehicle’s high standards of performance and efficiency so you can enjoy your driving experience. It also reduces long-term repair costs, as our technicians can fix minor issues before they develop into more serious problems. As your Kia dealer, we want to tell you about some examples of the types of maintenance we provide.
Examples of Kia Maintenance Available at Your Kia Dealer
Water Pump Replacement
The water pump is part of your cooling system and is responsible for pushing coolant through your engine at high speed. When your engine temperature reaches a preset level, coolant is released, and the water pump activates. It’s a vital component, as coolant has to move through your engine to remove heat to protect the engine against overheating.
The pump can wear out or temporarily fail due to a blown fuse or other electrical issue. If the pump doesn’t work, coolant will still be released but won’t move. You’ll notice a spike in your engine temperature as the heat builds up. If your engine temperature increases and continues to rise, we advise shutting it down ASAP and contacting our service department. We’ll examine the pump and repair or replace it to fix this problem.
Tire Checks
Your tires suffer natural wear and tear as you drive due to friction with the surface. They also wear due to incorrect pressure, incorrect balance, or alignment issues. Regular tire checks allow our technicians to carefully examine your tires to correct these issues and reduce long-term damage. Worn tires can also cause damage to other systems like the brakes and shocks.
We’ll examine each tire for damage and test its tread to ensure it’s safe to drive on. We can correctly pressure your tires and rebalance them if necessary. Tire alignment issues can be corrected by connecting your wheels to our wheel alignment machine. This machine is computer-controlled and will adjust your wheels as needed to correct any issues.
Soft Brake Pedal
The braking system contains pressurized brake fluid that provides the hydraulic power that forces your braking system to engage. You can feel the pressure in the system as resistance when you push down on the pedal. As you apply more force, you’ll feel increased resistance, and your brakes will engage faster.
If you feel low resistance from the pedal, there’s a problem in the braking system. It could be caused by a brake fluid leak or an air bubble in the brake hoses. Low resistance is dangerous, as it means your brakes won’t respond as quickly as they should. Our technicians will investigate and fix the issue.
If your Kia isn’t working as well as it should, contact our service department today at Mike Kelly Kia in Butler, PA, and we’ll resolve the issue in no time.
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