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The Kia Stinger is without doubt one of the most divisive vehicles on the market. On one hand, it proved the Korean model could make a succesful four-door efficiency coupe that may rival the likes of Audi S5 and BMW 4 Collection Gran Coupe. I’ve coated just a few points reported by Kia Stinger house owners and whereas it appears getting one among these trendy efficiency vehicles is a bit like taking part in Russian roulette, it typically comes all the way down to how the automobile has been maintained.
I believe it is very important look into such instances, so different house owners may be higher ready in case they arrive throughout comparable issues sooner or later.
The Kia Stinger got here out for the 2018 mannequin yr, and as these vehicles age, we begin getting a clearer image of the mannequin’s widespread issues.
One proprietor just lately posted a video within the Kia Stinger House owners Group, with what at first look, looks like an alarming challenge. The proprietor explains that the “automobile has oil solely at idle”, however in actuality, he signifies that the oil strain mild illuminates at idle and goes away because the engine pace climbs to over 2,000 RPM. As soon as the RPMs return to idle, the oil strain mild reveals up once more.
House owners chime in with varied options as others have skilled comparable signs, however there is no such thing as a one trigger.
The illumination of the oil strain mild usually foreshadows costly repairs, however not at all times. Nonetheless, it’s an alarming incidence, and it appears completely different Kia Stinger house owners level to completely different causes. I requested the proprietor who posted the video if the automobile has oil consumption, to which he replied, “It consumes oil so much to be sincere”. To not be a bringer of unhealthy information, however presently, I’m performing an engine rebuild on my Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8, after noticeable oil consumption and eventual refusal to construct oil strain.
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Whereas such signs may point out an early(ish) stage of street and primary bearing failure, different house owners have reportedly solved the difficulty by way of varied means. Listed here are the experiences of different Kia Stinger house owners who reportedly fastened the difficulty.
Ken Bruns, who’s keen on his Stinger, shares that the “Oil strain sending unit must be changed. Here is the seller listing of elements changed. Had the identical challenge. Mild on at idle, goes away after 2,000 RPM..then progresses to staying on at greater RPMs. Had mine completed on the seller final yr at 103k miles. Bought 128k miles on it now and not using a hiccup. Runs robust. No leaks, rattles, or vibration, and all the things nonetheless works. Nice every day driver”. He additionally supplied a elements listing with all the things the dealership modified (see picture beneath).
Mark Owens Jr. says, “Precisely the identical occurred to my Stinger. After 11 weeks of prognosis, I used to be advised it wanted an engine substitute. 4 months later, I nonetheless have not bought the automobile again. Fortunately, Kia agreed to cowl it out of guarantee (simply expired by eight weeks).”
Joseph Russel says, “Oil strain sensor. Not an inexpensive repair due to the place it is positioned.”
Mark Armstrong says, “Oil strain sensor, changed mine just a few weeks in the past myself, price $240 in elements.”
Vincent Huneaut says, “Oil strain sensor or Oil pump. For me, it was each.”
Most house owners appear to level to the oil strain sending unit (also referred to as the oil strain sensor), which screens oil strain and sends knowledge to the ECU, and in flip to your dashboard if want be. If the oil strain is low, the “oil can” image will illuminate in your instrument cluster. If the sunshine reveals up, it may imply a defective sensor or that your oil is simply too low.
If the sensor fails, it may not directly trigger oil consumption, as within the case of this proprietor’s Kia Stinger. Many occasions, this may be from a leak within the sensor seal. Word that the failure of the oil strain sender unit can masks different, extra critical points.
At the least one proprietor (just like the one talked about above) had its engine changed freed from cost, however extreme oil consumption (a quart per day) could point out one thing extra critical. I’m presently talking with the proprietor, so we will higher decide the true trigger, in case it seems to be one thing extra critical than the oil strain sensor.
Regardless of all that, the Kia Stinger continues to offer distinctive worth for cash. A trendy every day driver that may additionally double as a efficiency automobile is tough to seek out for an affordable value. Regardless of some house owners reporting quite a lot of points, they’re pleased with their Stinger, and having examined one some years again, I can perceive why. What’s your tackle the Kia Stinger? In case you personal one, have you ever skilled points? Share your ideas within the remark part beneath.
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Picture supply: 2021 Kia Stinger press launch
Dimitar Angelov‘s automotive pursuits made him an skilled in all kinds of autos. Japanese manufacturers like Toyota and Nissan are closest to his coronary heart, though efficiency vehicles basically are his favourite phase, which is why he’s consistently looking out for the very best offers in the marketplace. Dimitar Angelov’s automobile ardour and knack for the written phrase led him to finish a Grasp of Arts in Media and Communications, and traditional automobile restoration. Dim is blissful to get behind the wheel of any automobile and share his impressions. You’ll be able to observe Dimitar on X, Linked-in, Instagram, and Fb.
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