I don't know. here in Canada mine was below half and car
was not warm enough in winter. i put a new thermostat in
myself. now i have lots of heat and temperature is about
85 to 90 degrees celsius or about 3/4 on the gauge.
changing was a bit messy with having to catch antifreeze
etc. call parts store for price of thermostat. next ask a
few mechanics or places for an estimate. finally, you
make your choice. some engines are not easy to change.
search https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQBsS3eT3yc
SOURCE: 2004 kia sorento overheating
hole in one of hoses or thermostat in water pump jammed closed replace faulty hose or change the thermostat in water pump
SOURCE: temperature gauge goes up and down just below half
Temperature SENDER may be faulty, cheap to replace.
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SOURCE: 2005 kia sorento Fuel Gauge says empty with 1/2 tank of gas.
Fuel sensor is not working well. Just changed mine today for the same problem.
SOURCE: how do i replace the fuel level sensor on a 2005 kia sorento
What You'll Need:
Before you begin, disconnect the negative battery cable to be sure no electrical sparks are possible. You're dealing with gas which is highly flammable!Your fuel tank sending unit is located in the top of the fuel tank, but is accessible under your back seat (or under the carpet in your trunk) on some models. The sending unit will be protected by an access cover, usually held on with a couple of screws. Lift your back seat or trunk carpet and locate the access cover for your fuel tank sending unit. Remove the screws holding the cover in place and remove the access cover to reveal the fuel tank sending unit.
Safety Note: Gasoline is highly flammable. By removing the fuel tank sending unit, you are opening the gas tank. Be sure there are no sources of spark or flame nearby.
With the access cover removed, you'll see the fuel tank sending unit right there on top. It will have a wiring harness plugged into the top (this tells your gas gauge how much fuel is in the tank). Unplug the wiring harness and move it safely to the side. If your fuel tank sending unit is screwed or bolted in place, remove the screws or bolts. Some sending units are a "twist-lock" type. They work like the old twist-lock gas caps. You'll see a few notches along the outer ring of the sending unit. Place the tip of a sturdy flat head screwdriver in the notch and gently tap it counter-clockwise. The sending unit will rotate until it's loose. (the picture above shows the fuel tank out of the car to illustrate the fuel tank sending unit's location). Now you can remove the fuel tank sending unit in one piece. Attached to it is a long rod with a float at the end, so you might have to try a couple of different angles to get it out. As usual, installation is the reverse of removal. Don't forget to plug the new sender in or it won't send you anything!
If no "check engine" or "wrench symbol" shows on the dash, the problem may be with bad gas.
If you do have a light displayed on the dash, Autozone, Advance, and Oreilys will scan the car for free. They can give you the defect number and sell parts to you if you can fix it yourself. If you need someone to fix it, at least when you call, you can price the repair by name.
Let the car idle and warm up before accelerating. See if it smooths out or makes noises. The noises would indicate problems that should not be driven.
I hope my solution is helpful.
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