Why does my Kia Soul 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.
How often does Kia Optima engine burn oil?
Steering sticks and you have to forcefully pull the steering wheel in the other direction to unstick it. Oil is burning with no oil leaks, no leaks in other fluids, no explanation as to where it is going but it is burning through a quart of oil every 7 days.
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.
Why does my Kia Optima have a burning oil smell?
Oil is burning too hot causing the oil to burn out faster than it should. Over time this issue will lead to engine failure. Engine puts off a burning oil smell and seems to need oil added in between it’s 3,000 mile oil change. It happens at all times of car running, either stopped or moving.
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 does it mean when your Kia Sorento is leaking oil?
It can get into your ignition system and onto the spark plugs. There is a difference between an engine using oil and and leaking oil. If there is no oil visibly leaking from your Sorento’s engine, but the oil level is dropping, your engine is “using” oil. That means that it is finding its way into the combustion chamber and out of the tailpipe.
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 to do if you have an oil leak in your engine?
If you do end up changing the plug or oil filter, just make sure to get new oil when you go to the parts store, since you’ll lose engine oil when dealing with either one. If the oil is leaking from the valve cover area, get the torque specs and see if tightening them up will fix the problem.