Why does my 2017 Kia Sorento burning oil?
The engine burning oil is one of the most common problems that a vehicle can encounter, particularly one with high mileage. If your Kia Sorento is burning oil it is typically caused by piston rings or valve guides.
What does it mean when your Kia Sorento is burning oil?
The most obvious and a telltale sign that your Sorento is burning oil is blue smoke. Blue smoke indicates that oil has made its way to the combustion chamber. It is then burned with the gasoline and tints the exhaust blue. Your exhaust will look more like a two stroke engine if it’s bad enough. Here’s more on blue exhaust smoke.
Why does my Sorento engine have blue smoke?
When they fail your Sorento will begin to burn oil and get the telltale blue smoke issue. The valves in your Sorento’s engine are responsible for letting air and fuel into the combustion chamber, closing when the spark plug fires, and opening again to let out the exhaust.
How much oil do you put in a Kia Sorento?
I add at least 3 quarts between oil changes. Kia did an oil consumption test and less than 1,000 the oil fell under the low line on the dipstick. They took it out of service and are looking into a new engine but something tells me they’ll dip everything possible to get out of it. 44 people found this helpful.
Is there a recall on a Kia Sorento?
Kia has had major recalls in the past for high oil consumption! 32 people found this helpful. I am dealing with having to take the Kia back to the dealership every 500 Miles to have them check it for about 4-6 times and then they will see what they can do. This is so crazy.
What to do if your Kia Sorento is burning oil?
A mechanic can do a pressure test and determine whether the valve seals or piston rings are causing the burning oil problem. Good luck diagnosing why your Kia Sorento is burning oil. If there is anything that you would like to add, please feel free to drop a comment below.
When they fail your Sorento will begin to burn oil and get the telltale blue smoke issue. The valves in your Sorento’s engine are responsible for letting air and fuel into the combustion chamber, closing when the spark plug fires, and opening again to let out the exhaust.
Kia has had major recalls in the past for high oil consumption! 32 people found this helpful. I am dealing with having to take the Kia back to the dealership every 500 Miles to have them check it for about 4-6 times and then they will see what they can do. This is so crazy.
What causes a Kia Sorento to stall at high speed?
Co-plaintiff Jodie Peltier of Illinois alleges similar circumstances with her 2013 Kia Sorento, which caused her vehicle to dangerously stall during high speed. It is believed the connecting rod bearings in certain engines fail as metal debris circulate throughout the engine via the engine oil.