What are the issues with the Kia oil filter?
The main issues are the anti-drain back valve and pressure relief spring. The KIA part is all metal and high quality rubber/butyl. It’s built for higher oil pressures and tested to hold up to these higher pressures required for CVVT. The ADBV is to help the valve chatter at start up.
How often does a Kia air filter need to be replaced?
A filtered flow of air to the engine will keep your vehicle running cleaner longer, meaning less problems down the road. Check the owner’s manual of your Kia to find out how often the original air filter should be replaced. There is also a cabin air filter that gets rid of the allergens and contaminants attempting to invade your Kia interior.
When do you need to replace the fuel pressure regulator?
If you need to replace the fuel pressure regulator—or whenever you need to disconnect any part of the fuel system—relieve fuel system pressure before beginning to work on the system. Fuel pressure on some models can reach up to 60 psi (414 kPa). This means fuel can suddenly discharge with force, even with the engine off, and injure your eyes.
When to change the fuel filter in your car?
When you detect low pressure, and you have not changed the fuel filter in more than a year (or at the interval suggested in your car owner’s manual), it is a good idea to replace the filter, and repeat the test again. A clogged or partially clogged filter may be your problem.
If you need to replace the fuel pressure regulator—or whenever you need to disconnect any part of the fuel system—relieve fuel system pressure before beginning to work on the system. Fuel pressure on some models can reach up to 60 psi (414 kPa). This means fuel can suddenly discharge with force, even with the engine off, and injure your eyes.
Can a bad fuel pressure regulator cause a misfire?
There are also many causes of engine misfires. It can be a problem in the spark plug or the ignition coil. A fuel injector problem can also cause engine misfires. It is also one of the symptoms of a bad fuel pressure regulator. A problem with this device can lead to low fuel pressure.
Can a fuel pressure regulator leak into the vacuum hose?
Presence of Fuel in the Car’s Vacuum Hose. One of the fuel pressure regulator symptoms that one should never ignore is the presence of fuel in the vehicle’s vacuum hose. This is an automotive component that connects to one side of the fuel pressure regulator. If there is a problem with the regulator, fuel can leak into the vacuum hose.
When you detect low pressure, and you have not changed the fuel filter in more than a year (or at the interval suggested in your car owner’s manual), it is a good idea to replace the filter, and repeat the test again. A clogged or partially clogged filter may be your problem.