It is designed to run on "regular" unleaded gasoline rather than the premium fuel used in many other high-output V6 engines. The US-market version produces 197 PS (145 kW; 194 hp) at 5,500 rpm with 30.3 kg⋅m (297 N⋅m; 219 lbf⋅ft) of torque at 3,500 rpm. It was introduced with the Kia Sedona minivan in 2001. Applications Oil is not going to leak from the engine when it is not running, unless the oil pan is rusted through. If you are seeing drips long after the engine has been stopped. That is due to the oil pooling somewhere and slowly sneaking through a small opening to run out. Look for the highest place you see oil in that area. The contact owns a 2021 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently shifted into neutral. The check engine warning light illuminated. The Apr 8, 2018. #1. The manual says every 60k miles or 6 years "Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. Have an authorised Kia dealer perform the operation." Posts on a Hyundai forum suggest that their 3.3L engine has the camshaft driving solid buckets, rather than having self-adjusting hydraulic 4 posts · Joined 2019. #1 · Dec 29, 2020. We were getting ready to buy a 2015 Kia Sorento AWD 3.3 V-6 with 142,000 miles for $7,700, but just found this article gives me pause. One sentence stood out: The average engine life for 3.3 MPI Lambda and Lambda II is about 180,000 miles (300,000 km). The link is below: View all. Problem with your Kia Sedona? Our list of 12 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your Kia Sedona. JustAnswer is not intended or designed for EMERGENCY questions which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals. | >. | >. Need 16 kia sedona 3.3 head bolt torque and sequence, 130000, by the manual, just need this info - Answered by a verified Kia Mechanic. Tal May 17, 2011, 10:06pm #1. I have a 2003 Kia Sedona EX with 103k miles on it. It is currently in the shop (KIA Dealership) and I’m being told that I have metal flakes in my oil and excessive sludge in my oil passages. This is causing my oil pressure to come in at 15 PSI instead of the specified 93 PSI. My mechanic has recommended a new engine. Oil Filter Best - LbxQ.

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