Why does my car use so much oil?
The most usual cause of engine oil consumption is worn valve guides, usually the exhaust guides or worn piston rings. Run the engine for several minutes at idle. If a heavy billow of bluish smoke is exhausted then disappears and the exhaust remains relatively clean, the most likely cause is excessive valve guide wear.
What kind of oil does a Kia Sorento use?
I have 2012 KIA Sorento with 96,000 miles. Suddenly Started loosing oil, 1 quart every 500 miles, after jumping through all if the hoops KIA replaced the engine yesterday. I credit the dealer who finally told the KIA Rep “you guys need to step up to the plate and do something”. They did.
Is it normal to burn a quart of oil in 700 miles?
The Kia dealership says I have to replace the engine. burning up oil from Full to Low in 700 miles. They said the “filed a claim” with Kia by sending diagnostics from my car to Kia about the latest recall, and they said Kia denied claim. Dealership also says “it is normal to burn 1 quart of oil in 1000 miles.”
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.
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 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.
The Kia dealership says I have to replace the engine. burning up oil from Full to Low in 700 miles. They said the “filed a claim” with Kia by sending diagnostics from my car to Kia about the latest recall, and they said Kia denied claim. Dealership also says “it is normal to burn 1 quart of oil in 1000 miles.”
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.