2018 Kia Optima — check-engine light turned itself off — still scan it?
The light was on for two days and then disappeared before I could schedule service. Car feels normal. Is there still likely to be useful stored or pending data…
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2018 Kia Optima — clunk when changing from reverse to drive — anyone dealt with this recently?
There is a single clunk when changing direction at low speed, especially reverse to drive. No vibration while cruising.
Inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest of tire
Front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done. Car is lowered a little. I'd rather fix the alignment than just keep buying tir…
WrenchWrench31Community StarterFeb 17, 20262023 Kia Telluride SX PrestigeOrange County9 replies0 helpful
2020 Kia Stinger — new pads squeal at parking-lot speeds
Pads and rotors were replaced recently and stopping performance is good, but there is low-speed squeal. Hardware was cleaned and lubricated. How long would you…
2023 Kia Telluride — infotainment became glitchy after an OTA update
2023 Kia Telluride SX Prestige, about 33,000 miles. After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there a n…
DealPilot472Community StarterFeb 14, 20262023 Kia Telluride SX PrestigeSacramento35 replies0 helpful
2024 Kia EV9 — going one inch smaller for winter wheels — anyone dealt with this recently?
I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper and spoke clearance. What measurements sho…
2024 Kia EV9 — coolant is old by age but mileage is low
2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 36,500 miles. The vehicle has relatively few miles but the coolant is several years old. I am trying to prioritize maintenance by a…
2023 Kia Telluride SX Prestige — anyone else: Oil level dropping between changes — how much is too much?
I've started checking the dipstick every 500 miles and the level is definitely moving down between oil changes. No obvious puddles and I don't see smoke. At wh…
2024 Kia EV9 — check-engine light turned itself off — still scan it?
2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 33,000 miles. The light was on for two days and then disappeared before I could schedule service. Car feels normal. Is there still…
2024 Kia EV9 — cPO badge versus independent PPI — buyer question from Central Jersey
The dealer says the car passed the manufacturer CPO inspection and suggests an outside inspection is unnecessary. I like the warranty but still want an indepen…
2018 Kia Optima — lower mileage or better documentation?
2018 Kia Optima EX, about 101,500 miles. I am comparing two older enthusiast cars. One has lower mileage but thin records; the other has more miles and years o…
2024 Kia EV9 — buzzing noise only at one engine RPM
2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 18,500 miles. There is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. It disappears above and below that speed. Any good metho…
Need advice: Good independent shop for a pre-purchase inspection?
Looking at a used car locally and want a genuinely independent PPI, preferably someone familiar with this brand. What do you ask the shop to include besides a…
2023 Kia Telluride — open carrier or enclosed for a normal enthusiast car?
The car is valuable to me but not exotic. Enclosed transport costs noticeably more. When is the extra protection actually worth paying for versus a reputable o…
GarageWeekend176Community StarterJan 27, 20262023 Kia Telluride SX PrestigeWestchester14 replies0 helpful
2024 Kia EV9 — dealer cannot reproduce an intermittent warning
2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 30,000 miles. I have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits ended with could-not-reproduce. I h…
2018 Kia Optima — reliable cheap first car or newer car with warranty?
2018 Kia Optima EX, about 29,000 miles. I am trying to balance purchase price against downtime and surprise repairs. Would you put the same budget into an olde…
2018 Kia Optima — car pulls right even though alignment is green
2018 Kia Optima EX, about 96,000 miles. Alignment printout is within spec, but the car still wants to drift right on a flat road. Tire pressures match. Would y…
2024 Kia EV9 — 0 percent promo versus a cash rebate
2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 30,500 miles. Manufacturer offers promotional financing or a cash incentive. What is the right way to calculate which one is worth…
2024 Kia EV9 — service lifetime transmission fluid or leave it alone?
The manual treats the fluid as lifetime under normal conditions, but the vehicle is getting older and I plan to keep it. What are owners doing in practice, and…
2020 Kia Stinger — 50,000-mile ownership report: what actually broke? — buyer question from Miami
2020 Kia Stinger GT2, about 100,500 miles. I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer visits, a…