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#3887 of 4012 antifreeze flush by beyond_help Feb 02, 2007 (8:51 am)
it came upon the two year mark for our sorento (a very bumpy road so to speak)   so i drove to the closest Kia dealer, Alexander Kia in Williamsport Pa. 99.9 miles away, but only 4 traffic lights and 3 stop signs, LOL !   the antifreeze flush and fill was $29.98 labor (1/2 labor $60 hour rate) and $11.76 for antifreeze (the green stuff) plus tax   they also fixed the center dome light problem (diode problem) warrenty   while i was there i also purchased some extra engine oil filters and drain plug gasgets (real Kia ones)   about the drain plug gasgets the "MORONS" at Burlington Kia in N.j. sold me after marked drain plug gasgets that were crap poorly made and kept leaking DON'T ever go there or you will be sorry !!   total time at the Alaxander Kia was 1 hr 10 min and they even wanted to wash my sorento free !   big thumbs up for Alaxander Kia !   the same service in N.J. would have cost an arm and a leg ! and would not have been done properly
#3888 of 4012 Re: 2009 Kia Sorento [jtz] by Vipergg Feb 03, 2007 (4:50 am)
Replying to: jtz (Aug 15, 2006 3:44 pm) Yeah upscale which means they take it from being affordable to the point where less people can buy one , that is the current vehicles strongpoint it's ultimate affordability . They should worry more about the longterm quality of the vehicle .
#3889 of 4012 Kia Chat Transcript is up by steve_ HOST Feb 07, 2007 (6:55 pm)
Power or MPG?   "Well, the answer is with each new generation of engine we produce we increase the horsepower and the fuel economy - you CAN have both. Just look at what we did with the latest 3.8 that we put in the Sedona, Sorento and the Amanti."   Building the Kia Brand in the US
#3890 of 4012 05 Kia Sorento Major Issues by 4neicey Feb 14, 2007 (8:00 am)
I have an 05 Sorento which I have had repeated issues with. At 9 mths old, headlights, fog lights, tail lights and interior lights were burning out continuously at different times. It has been to the dealer 9 times in the last 14 mths for light issues. I have had the front rotors replaced 3 times since April 06, back rotors have been "cut" once and now need replaced completely. I also now am losing 40 to 60 miles per tank of gas!!! I also have a few interior lights that the dealer is trying to tell me are not supposed to light up? Is anyone else having these issues? Replies to this message: beyond_help (Feb 16, 2007 5:16 am) solbiteme (Oct 23, 2007 5:51 am)
#3891 of 4012 Re: 05 Kia Sorento Major Issues [4neicey] by beyond_help Feb 16, 2007 (5:16 am)
Replying to: 4neicey (Feb 14, 2007 8:00 am) our 05 has not been trouble free also, as fas as the light issue it seem to be an issue with some sorentos due to Kia's warrenty policy fixing hard to find problems maybe impossible unless you put fourth alot of effort and even threats to go to the top of Kia USA and follow through   as far as the rotor problem goes alot of vehicles not only kia have them due to trying to keep componets as light as possible   the best way to reduce warping rotors is to properly torque wheel lug nuts to factory spects (spects in your owners manual) and never use an air impact wrench to tighten them (it will distort rotors by over torquing) and avoid agressive braking   the light problem, possible caused by voltage spikes caused by the following, bad battery (even if it checks good), defective moduel that controls the lights (good luck trying to get that replaced under warrenty), and a bad electrical ground. the main one behind the power distrabution box on the left inner fender where it is bolted (mine was bad, poor connection)   good luck you will need it. IMO most Kia dealers are poorly trained and choked by the restrictive Kia warrenty system that causes much greif for the poor customer
#3892 of 4012 My new 2006 Kia Sorento acceleration pitfalls by afrayedknot Feb 16, 2007 (10:17 pm)
Just bought my Sorento and it's everything I've wanted in a vehicle. Now can anyone tell me if they have heard about what I'm experiencing and if it can be corrected. When I need to really get into traffic quickly and I press the gas pedal to floor and it has no pick up like you would expect as a matter of fact it doesn't even burn rubber at all. I can manually shift and same thing happens no push you back in the seat power like you would expect from a 3.5 V-6 196hp engine. I haven't taken it back to dealer yet from fear they will say this is what you get. I plan on driving another 06 to see if the same thing happens then if it doesn't is the lemon law still in effect. Would like all replys so I can get an idea of what my choices might be. Thanks Ya'll Richard
#3893 of 4012 06 Sorento altimeter by retired96 Feb 27, 2007 (7:32 pm)
I bought a 06 Sorento EX 3 weeks ago and the only problem I have is the altimeter. I live at a elevation of about 1600 feet and as I drive around the altimeter usually will display -200-300 ft. I went to my sons last weekend where the elevation is 40 feet above sea level and the altimeter was reading minus 1300 ft. Does anyone know how to set the altimeter to read the proper altitude. Replies to this message: pao (Feb 28, 2007 5:23 am)
#3894 of 4012 Re: 06 Sorento altimeter [retired96] by pao Feb 28, 2007 (5:23 am)
Replying to: retired96 (Feb 27, 2007 7:32 pm) its in the owners manual..the reason in the swing is the altmeter records the change from point A to point B... not the actual level...you have to reset it every time if you are going to use it...its a button pushing drill to reset it..I just dont remember the order from memory...as I seldom use the feature.....
#3895 of 4012 Aftermarket CAI and Iat sensor by afrayedknot Mar 06, 2007 (9:43 pm)
I have an 06 Sorento 3.5L V6 that I have just installed an CAI with a K&N filter. It sounds strong when you put your foot into it but actually only increased hp by maybe 5 on low end. Now I also bought a module that plugs into the Iat(intake air temperature sensor) but am unable to locate to install. It's stated to increase 30-40hp along with K&N filter and premium gas, is there anyone that can give me a diagram of where this sensor is? Thanks for your help will let you know if module does what it claims. Richard Replies to this message: pao (Mar 08, 2007 5:59 am)
#3896 of 4012 Re: Aftermarket CAI and Iat sensor [afrayedknot] by pao Mar 08, 2007 (5:59 am)
Replying to: afrayedknot (Mar 06, 2007 9:43 pm) your after market CAI is causing the wooshing sound.....I assume you removed the stock airbox (resonnator) when you installed the CAI....that sound is normal.....and your HP gain...if any will be minimal......what did you pay for this "chip/module"....I highly doubt that the module will provide that kind of HP without a ECM retune....and adding premium gas is a waste of $$ IMHO....most power chips run in the 150-200 range or higher......just curious

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