Why am I using more gas than usual?
Your spark plugs are responsible for sparking combustion in your engine. If they misfire, or are working poorly, this can affect your gas mileage in a negative way. Having bad fuel injectors can cause bad mileage. This causes more fuel to be used, and will use up more gas than you need.
What was the problem with my Kia Sedona?
They blamed it on a bad batch of gas. I then took the van on vacation and it happened again, took it to another dealership (800 miles away from home) and could not duplicate the problem either. They found the transmission was a little low on oil and thought that it was the problem.
Is the Kia Sedona LX a good car?
I just purchased a 2007 Sedona LX, and noticed something different about how it drives versus the last car I owned. In the Sedona, I’ve noticed as I take my foot off the gas and try to coast, I can feel the engine slowing the vehicle more rapidly than I thought was normal.
Why does my Kia lose power at low speeds?
This exact same event occurred several other times, always when accelerating from low speeds, for example when taking off from traffic lights or when driving slowly through a parking lot or up a steep driveway. The dealership found an error code from one of the oxygen sensors and replaced it, but the problem continued.
What kind of gas does a Kia Sedona use?
Run the gas tank down to 1/4 or less and then put in two cans of Castle Brand Isopropyl Alcohol “Double Dry ” dry Gas. b.) On top of that dry gas put in a full tank of Sunoco 94 octane or similar fuel
What kind of gas mileage does a Kia Sedona get?
This year, Kia addresses these shortcomings by reducing the van’s curb weight by 400 pounds and installing a new 244-hp 3.8-liter V6 under the hood. As a result, the 2006 Sedona’s fuel economy rating is 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway, which is a bit better than the 2005 model’s 16/22 mpg city/highway.
When did I Buy my 2006 Kia Sedona?
None for sale nearby. Instead: Bought this car in 2010 when family expanded with twins. Rear passenger power door works about about 10% of the time. Only a few trips to mechanic for some leaks, oil and radiator. But expensive repairs when needed.
What are the standard features of a Kia Sedona?
The Sedona’s standard features list has been expanded to include fold-flat third-row seating; power-sliding doors and a power liftgate have been added as options. ABS and traction control are now standard, along with front side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags for all three rows.
How old is the Kia Sedona Dodge Caravan?
The Dodge Caravan (Dodge is Chrysler) is basically a big box on wheels. After 5 or 6 years, you start hearing crackling and noise, but the Kia is still quiet inside the cabin at 10 years of age. I did basic oil changes and I changed the transmission fluid at 60k miles and again at 120k miles.