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    Kia Stinger 5W-30 to 10W-30 Switch & SuperTech vs Mobil 1

    Stock Kia Stinger 3.3L Twin Turbo, has an oil change coming up in about 1,000 miles. For the past 20k miles, I have been using Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W-30 and saw Supertech Full Synthetic was on sale at my local Walmart. I was also contemplating switching to 10W-30 per a Kia Technical...
  2. Z

    What is up with KIA?

    Are they the problem child of car companies? https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/kia-acknowledges-gas-tanks-swelling-suddenly-offers-free-fix/2XP6TP7RY5F6DIYMAENMTSRPXA/
  3. MR 22

    OEM NGK Iridium Spark Plugs replaced @ 54,000 miles on '16 KIA Forte - How do they look?

    I replaced the OEM plugs as preventative maintenance as my driving falls under severe service. They were a bit difficult to remove from the aluminum head but I gingerly loosened then tightened then loosened until it smoothly loosened out. OEM gap is .039-.044; all the old plugs were at...
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    Hyundai/Kia OEM Filter (26300-35505) No Longer Made By Mann? Quality?

    I recently bought two of these filters from RockAuto and noticed that they aren't made by Mann-Hummel anymore, but now seem to be made in-house by Hyundai instead. Inspecting it raised quality concerns for me, notably the sloppy white lettering, the Hyundai logo poorly stamped on the bypass...
  5. squidward

    2021 Kia Sorento hybrid, Amsoil SS 0W20, 3500km

    Hello, This is UOA of Kia sorento 1.6 T-GDI Hybrid from South Korea. (not my car) Total mileage is 4500 km, oil mileage is 3500 km. 15 minute commute each way (90% city) As a result of checking the stick, the oil has increased significantly. He said the oil smelled strongly of gasoline. They...
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