2014 Kia Sorento with coolant issues

After some expert advice please.

I first noticed our kia losing coolant when I could see it coming down the right front wheel. Took it to our local mechanic who suggested maybe a head gasket issue and to take to our local Kia dealership (1 hour away). Before this, we took it to another mechanic in our town who did a pressure & combustion gas test and came back fine, but he replaced the radiator cap and said to just keep an eye on the coolant levels.

When cold - I opened up the radiator cap and it send bubbles into the coolant expansion tank - then the coolant level stayed higher in the expansion tank and didn't come down. The engine doesn't overheat and runs fine. Would this indicate a head gasket issue even though it's been pressure tested fine after the cap was replaced? or what potential other issues could cause this?

Many thanks, appreciate all your advice.

Posted Dec 7, 2025, 10:46 PM UTC

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