Why does my Kia Sorento have a low oil level?
This is very well the reason that you have come to this page. But, a low oil level does not necessarily indicate that you are burning oil. It could be leaking out of the engine. If you normally park your Sorento in one place, look under it and see if there is any fluid under the engine.
Why is there a warning light on my Kia Sportage?
Kia Sportage 16,000 miles about to be serviced in a week or so. Today oil level warning light came on. Checked oil level all OK but light still on. Rang KIA for advice but not helpful. Could this be a sensor issue or something more serious.
How often should I change the oil in my Kia Sorento?
As an engine ages, it is completely normal for it to start requiring a quart or two between oil changes. It’s when you are putting in a quart every 1 or 2 thousand miles that you are really consuming oil. Here are the most common symptoms of burning oil: 1.
Why does my Kia Sorento have blue smoke coming from the cylinder?
The gap between you cylinder wall and the piston is measured in hundredths of an inch. Your Sorento’s piston rings further close that gap and keep oil from leaving the crankcase and finding its way to the combustion chamber. When they fail your Sorento will begin to burn oil and get the telltale blue smoke issue.
Why is the Kia Sorento oil pressure warning light still on?
If the warning light remains on after adding oil or if oil is not available, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible. If the engine does not stop immediately after the Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light is illuminated, severe damage could result.
What should I do if I have a Kia Sorento engine problem?
In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible. Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position. It remains on until the engine is started. When the engine oil pressure is low. 1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle. 2.
How often should I use oil on my Kia Sorento?
Have a Kia Sorrento 2016 with 2.4 engine 59,000 miles still warranty consumes 1 1/4 oil every 3000 miles they did a consumption test at dealership kia they said that is NORMAL!! to consume kia engines a 1/4 oil every 3000 miles, they dont want to help me with this issue. I should had bought a Toyota instead. 44 people found this helpful.
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.
What causes a Kia Sorento spark plug to stop working?
If oil is slipping past the valve seals, it can make its way onto the spark plugs. When this happens your Sorento is likely to start running worse and misfiring, as the spark plug will no longer be able to achieve a clean spark. Here’s more on diagnosing oil on your spark plugs.
What is the oil pressure switch on a Kia Sorento?
At 27,000 miles my kia experienced a significant oil leak (identified by me due to the strong smell of oil burning coming from the a/c. ) kia replaced the oil pressure switch part #94750-37100 at that time.
Why does my Kia Sorento have oil leaks?
See all problems of the 2016 Kia Motor Sorento . My 2017 kia Sorento has had repeated oil leaks due to multiple oil pressure switch assembly failures.
How often should I add oil to my Kia Sorento?
Every 500 miles I am adding a quart of oil to my 2014 kia Sorento. Plus the oil light is not turning on when the dipstick is showing below low on oil. . Read more…
Are there any problems with the Kia Sorento?
Kia Motor Sorento owners have reported 74 problems related to engine burning oil (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Kia Motor Sorento based on all problems reported for the Sorento.