what would cause a kia radiator to melt inside if theres coolant in the reservoir

Asked by dreamawoodard Oct 29, 2014 at 10:38 AM about the 2009 Kia Rio LX

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engine light came on, car started screeching. checked to aid water but there was water in reservoir. light went out then came back on again.

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jamnblues answered 9 years ago

this happened to a friend- I can only say that those Kia radiators must be cheap cheap pieces of plastic- buy a new one- or just get a new car- save yourself a lot of trouble- and make it Japanese, not Korean- or a new Fiat

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