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#594 of 613 Re: Helllllllooooooooo!!! [hatchbackqueen] by jeramieanderin

Jul 18, 2008 (1:04 pm)

Replying to: hatchbackqueen (Jul 15, 2008 5:41 pm)
I think last time I had to go to that dealership, they basically told me that if I don't change the timing belt and it "happens" to go out, then I'll have to replace my whole engine. That was enough of a warning to get my attention!

#595 of 613 Re: Helllllllooooooooo!!! [jeramieanderin] by hatchbackqueen

Jul 18, 2008 (9:28 pm)

Replying to: jeramieanderin (Jul 18, 2008 1:04 pm)
The timing belt is hard to get at, so when you do it, ask your mechanic when to replace the water pump. A few years ago I was proactive in replacing the water pump at the same time as the timing belt because I had never replaced it in about 14 years and didn't want it to go at some other time because the labor costs are high for replacing the timing belt. I've been pretty religious about replacing them every 60,000 miles. I'd like to say I'm as careful about other maintenance, but apart from regular oil changes, I may not have registered in my brain the other things that need to be done regularly. Now I have an '02 I plan to be more diligent about regular services/tune-ups--I understand Kias are fussy about such things!

#596 of 613 Re: Helllllllooooooooo!!! [hatchbackqueen] by rioowner

Jul 19, 2008 (3:32 am)

Replying to: hatchbackqueen (Jul 18, 2008 9:28 pm)
So, how much moolah are we talking about when changing the timing belt, if you happen to know? And that is a good idea to change the water pump. Some vehicles, like the saturn require a certain anti-freeze coolant, which I did not know about when my mother passed, I got her car and the pump started leaking when I put coolant in it. It was low, and running fine, then all of a sudden, a few days later, the pump went out. I investigated, and found that the coolant needs to be from saturn, and no other coolant would work. Imagine that. Like the Rio, the oil is a higher viscosity than normal. Usually 10w30 is used, but I think it should be 20w50 or something like that. Some may not know that and use the lesser of the two. I wonder if that would work hard on the pistons. Can they tell if you use the wrong oil in your car? So, I have about 50k more miles to drive before a timing belt is needed, so I will or should know by then. Start saving now I guess. On a Miata, it cost me over 460 bucks. I have had five of those cars. Great cars, but don't have much room for packing bags going anywhere for a week. As small as they are, the gas mileage is not that great. I got 31 on the highway and about 26 in the city. Not near as good as the Rio. And I can take more shirts and shorts.

#597 of 613 Re: Helllllllooooooooo!!! [rioowner] by kennybeeak

Dec 07, 2008 (4:36 pm)

Replying to: rioowner (Jul 19, 2008 3:32 am)
I just had the timing belt replaced in my '03 Rio. $442.
On the dealer's recommendation, I had it changed at 50,000 miles. Apparently our rugged Alaskan winters are hard on timing belts, and they frequently go out prior to 60K.

#598 of 613 fueling issue by roysha

Dec 10, 2008 (12:34 pm)

Hello folks.
I am new to this board so if I ask a question that has been asked and answered, I apologize and ask that the appropriate post/posts be shown to me. I did a search but either I entered the incorrect search words or this situation has not been addressed.
My Granddaughter has a Rio, I believe an "03" and the last three or four fill ups she can only get a couple of quarts into the tank at a time and then it flows out around the nozzle. I am reasonably certain that it is a vent problem but not sure what to do about it. I believe it goes without saying, I would like to avoid a costly repair so if there is a simple fix of some sort, I sure would appreciate the information.

#599 of 613 Re: Helllllllooooooooo!!! [kennybeeak] by Dansker

Dec 19, 2008 (6:34 pm)

Replying to: kennybeeak (Dec 07, 2008 4:36 pm)
Oh how to I hate being a single woman when dealing with cars. I recently purchased a 2002 Kia Rio. It certainly looks like the salesman took me by the nose, moneywise and otherwise. Anyway, a friend of mine told me her auto mechanic suggested I get the timing belt replaced at or before 60,000mls. Otherwise, the engine would falter and I'd have to replace that as well. I've never heard of such a thing. The auto mechanic (apparently trustworthy) told my friend it would cost me $600.00. Currently, I only have 51,000, so have a little bit of time. I put on only 4-5,000 ml/yr. It'll be a few years before the car is paid off, (that's how much I paid) so I'm interested in doing what it necessary to keep the car going. Any suggestions you folks may have will make me very happy.

#600 of 613 Re: Helllllllooooooooo!!! [Dansker] by kennybeeak

Dec 19, 2008 (9:02 pm)

Replying to: Dansker (Dec 19, 2008 6:34 pm)
It may cost you $600. It only cost me $442. If you have any choice as to where to have it done, shop around. To other readers: Could a Hyundai dealership replace a Kia timing belt? If so, this would broaden the options.

#601 of 613 Re: Helllllllooooooooo!!! [Dansker] by hatchbackqueen

Dec 20, 2008 (1:34 am)

Replying to: Dansker (Dec 19, 2008 6:34 pm)
I have an '02 Kia Rio Cinco I just bought in May. I may be forgetful about some car maintenance things, but I have always been religious about changing timing belts on time. A mechanic may also suggest that at some point you replace the water pump at the same time (I don't know how long they should last) because they're close together and it costs the same in labor for either job. So I did that once, too. I agree with the other writer who said it should cost around $450 or so and I don't think you need to have it done at a dealership--any competent mechanic can get the right belt and do it--I avoid getting work done by dealerships whenever I can--they always charge more! I kept my last car 16 years and although I had another belt go out on me without warning 'cause I hadn't been checking it or getting someone else to do it--it was easy to access and cheap to replace, unlike a timing belt. So your friend's mechanic is quite right. In Canada I replaced my timing belt every 100,000 km (60,000 miles). Good luck with your car!

#602 of 613 Re: Helllllllooooooooo!!! [Dansker] by jsteelerfan

Dec 20, 2008 (9:19 pm)

Replying to: Dansker (Dec 19, 2008 6:34 pm)
In all actuality you must have your timing belt replaced at 40,000.Your warranty is up on it already because it was not changed yet.If you dont know anyone who can change the belt you will have to have the dealership do it.Do it now before its too late,trust me,been there,done that and you dont want that to happen.Your belt breaks and you will have to get a new motor.Have them change the water pump also.

#603 of 613 Re: problems, problems, problems [rioowner] by fookey

Apr 29, 2009 (9:30 am)

Replying to: rioowner (Feb 01, 2008 2:51 pm)
Hi. U are in for big time headache.U might need another ENGINE.While the engine was running as u say your TIMING BELT might have jumped.Due to lack of foresight of not replaceing it as recomended by Kia.I think every 90.000.Km.U have to remove the front timing cover to axcess the cam shafts .Then try to turn the engine manually see and feel that it is turning without any high resistance or locking up.If it does then DRAIN and Contain your coolant from the engine,and go on to remove your CLYNDERHEAD.if your valves are bent get the clyhead repaired by a machine shop or rebuild shop.Check that your Pistons are not damaged [No holes ] if they are then i am afraid that u will need another engine.I hope that answers you Question.

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