The Kia Spectra fits the bill for affordability, fuel economy and great style and substance. Kia launched the Spectra in 2000, but the truly great refinements happened with the second generation, which was introduced in 2005. A long list of standard equipment, a user-friendly interior design, above-average materials and great handling make Kia a wise choice for both a new and used car.
Pull the negative ground cable from the battery. Drain the engine coolant so that the level is below the thermostat. Store the coolant in a suitable container and recycle it.
Take out the water inlet fitting, the gasket and the thermostat. Discard the gasket Clean all the gasket mating surfaces thoroughly to remove all old gasket material, dirt and debris.
Position the thermostat in the housing so that the jiggle valve facing up. Install a new gasket on the thermostat.
Connect the water inlet fitting. Torque the bolts to 14 to 19 foot pounds on the 1.5L, 1.6L and 1.8L engines. Torque the bolts to 11 to 15 foot pounds on the 2.0L engines.
Use the appropriate type and mix of coolant to refill the engine. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
Start the engine. Test for leaks. Recheck the coolant level and add coolant as needed.
