Jul 11, 2016 · So, here’s the deal. I purchased a 2015 Kia Sportage with the GDI engine (non-turbo). I did some research and primarily found that as long as you use Top Tier fuel (which I always do) this will eliminate the carbon build-up. I also had KIA run their fuel additive through my system to clean up any carbon. I currently have 7,500 miles on the vehicle. I am not digging deeper and finding out ...

Aug 12, 2021 · Kia Rio: Fuel Pressure Test (Low pressure system) - Fuel Delivery System - Engine Control / Fuel System - Kia Rio UB 2012-2020 Service Manual (kiamanual.com) No codes. It seems acceleration in lower rpm is really sluggish.

May 16, 2022 · My 2013 Optima (2.4L GDI) has recently started getting gas in the oil. I noticed it because my oil pressure light started flickering one day, I checked the oil and the level was way above the F mark and it smelled strongly of gas. It would only happen when the oil was up to temp and I was idling, it wouldn’t flicker when I was driving. I changed the …

May 18, 2022 · Sounds bad to me, but I don’t know what a Kia should sound like. My take, focus on the fuel system, not the rings. My story: new lawn mower, I had less than five hours on the engine. Went to start its a week after last use, would not crank. Put a wrench on the flywheel, couldn’t budge it. Checked the oil, way up the dipstick,smelled like gas.

Jan 19, 2019 · I lease an 2017 Optima with less than 15000 miles that has a recall due to a faulty engine part. About a month ago they installed a sencer that is supposed to alert the driver and slow the engine down so you have time to pull over and stop the car to prevent serious damage.

May 17, 2022 · Kia Optima: Repair procedures - General Information - Engine Mechanical System - Kia Optima TF 2011-2023 Service Manual ok4450 May 18, 2022, 4:49pm 39

Jan 28, 2022 · Between Hyundai and Kia, there are plenty of cars with this engine, including our Sonata that is burning around 1 qt per 400 miles. There is a knock sensor update, make sure you have done that through the dealer, keep the oil topped off and eventually when your engine seizes, hope that Kia will honor the class action lawsuit and replace the engine.

Oct 6, 2021 · Vibration/rattling noise from engine. In the dealership 6 times in the last two months. They said they have checked the following: heat shield, exhaust leak, timing chain, rusty or broken flexplate, faulty harmonic balancer, loose fan blade, faulty serpentine belt tensioner, loose bolt on the mounting bracket and all of the above are okay. They blew out the catalytic converter and decided to ...

Jul 2, 2020 · 2015 Kia Optima - Won't start. ... 2017 Kia Optima - Bad engine. Maintenance/Repairs. engines, kia. 22: ...

Jun 9, 2022 · Remember that when an engine is replaced, lots of parts from the old engine are swapped to the new. Depending on a clearer idea of the original issue, might have just narrowed it down to the swapped parts or parts tha we’re not swapped at all. Agree though time for a private shop but I don’t think everyone will work in Kia.