How can Kia protect you from bearing damage?
The new software will allegedly help protect the engines from bearing damage by alerting drivers to early symptoms of engine failure. According to Kia, a ” knock sensor detection system ” will monitor a vehicle for vibrations caused by worn connecting rod bearings.
What happens if the connecting rod fails on a Kia?
If the bearing fails, the connecting rod may puncture the engine block. If that’s not troublesome enough, bear in mind that oil leakage may also translate to a fire under the hood of the said vehicles.
When did the Kia long block need to be replaced?
Stanczak paid $180 to have his vehicle towed back to the Kia dealer where it remained from August 31, 2016, until October 3, 2016. The plaintiff says he was initially told the long block needed to be replaced, but the necessary parts were on backorder.
The new software will allegedly help protect the engines from bearing damage by alerting drivers to early symptoms of engine failure. According to Kia, a ” knock sensor detection system ” will monitor a vehicle for vibrations caused by worn connecting rod bearings.
When does the Kia engine warranty expire?
January 17, 2019 — A Kia engine warranty extension will provide lifetime coverage for repairs to the engine long block assemblies due to engine bearing damage on 2011-2018 Optimas, 2012-2018 Sorentos and 2011-2018 Sportages. The nearly 1.7 million Kia models…
Is there a problem with my Kia Sedona?
Roy, I saw your reply to the Kia Sedona owner who had a problem with intermittent stalling (a few years ago, now). I have a 2005 Kia Sedona with about 56k miles on the clock. I’ve had it since new and its been pretty good on the whole. However, it has developed the stalling issue you responded, just this last week.
How do you get a Kia owners manual?
Click on your Kia car below, for example the Sportage. On the next page select the specific PDF that you want to access. For most vehicles this means you’ll filter through the various engine models and problems that are associated with specific car. You’ll then be shown the first 10 pages of the manual, scroll down and click ‘show full PDF’.
Where did Kia Motor Sorento engine shut off without warning?
See all problems of the 2015 Kia Motor Sorento . I was driving on the highway i95 south in south carolina almost to the georgia border doing 70 mph in the middle lane when my engine shut down without a warning while passing another vehicle on the right.
How many KIAS have been recalled for engine failure?
NHTSA investigated Hyundai and Kia vehicles for engine failure and fire problems, affecting nearly 6 million vehicles in 2015 alone. Out of the 6 million vehicles in question, 2.4 million Kia vehicles were recalled to fix the engine failure, leading to a high Kia engine repair cost and safety concerns for car owners.
January 17, 2019 — A Kia engine warranty extension will provide lifetime coverage for repairs to the engine long block assemblies due to engine bearing damage on 2011-2018 Optimas, 2012-2018 Sorentos and 2011-2018 Sportages. The nearly 1.7 million Kia models…