What causes Kia Soul to burn oil?
One potential cause of this problem is a faulty Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, known as a PCV valve. This valve lets air escape, releasing pressure from the crankcase. If the PCV valve has been damaged or worn out, the pressure could cause the oil to get into the combustion chambers and burn up there.
Is there a Kia Soul that is losing oil?
I have a 2014 Kia Soul Exclaim that is loosing oil. No leaks or smoking. I am currently going through the consumption tests with the dealer every 1000 miles. Below is where I am at with that and do not think this should be happening.
What was cause of 2016 Kia Soul engine failure?
The vehicle towed by the contact insurance provide where they inspect the vehicle stated the fire was caused by oil leak from the rear of the engine and deemed the vehicle a total loss. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,312. The contact owns a 2016 Kia Soul.
What kind of warranty does a Kia Soul have?
I’ve been reading about Subaru GDI owners mirroring these same issues when they get up I’m mileage. Their power train warranty is half of Kias. Well sounds like i too have been taken by the Kia Soul 2.0 issue. My car had 125km and the engine blow. There was no oil or oil light.
What causes an oil leak in a Kia?
Over time, the contaminants in the oiling system cause the connecting rod bearings to fracture and spew large amounts of metal debris into the engine oil, which it cannot filter out to maintain necessary oil pressure.
Is there an oil leak in the Kia Soul?
The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to pride kia (793 lynnway, lynn, MA 01905) for the recall repair and the dealer inspected the engine compartment and found there was an oil leak in the oil pan. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle needed to be driven for 1,000 miles before the next oil change to do the oil consumption test.
Is there a recall on 2015 Kia Soul?
Dearler states that I have to pay. My 2015 kia Soul has 71,500 miles on it and has the base 1. 6l engine. Apparently this vehicle has not been recalled yet even though it has the same issues as the other recalled engines regarding burning oil. This car has an ongoing issue with excessive oil consumption between regular 3k mile oil changes.
Is there a warranty on a Kia Soul?
Kia dealer states after performing two oil consumption tests back to back at 1000 miles each that the engine needs replaced. Kia will not replace engine as vehicle has now passed the 60,000 mile engine warranty. Vehicle has 65,000 miles. Dearler states that I have to pay. My 2015 kia Soul has 71,500 miles on it and has the base 1. 6l engine.
What happens if you run out of oil in a Kia?
Kia and dealer aware of this vehicle consuming excessive amounts of oil which could catastrophically cause engine failure with a high risk of driver/passenger death if vehicle runs out of oil. Kia is unwilling to replace/repair/fix the problem.