Kia Motors Corporation is a Korean automobile company that is part of Hyundai. Kia Sorento 2.4 is a Korean-made car that has high technical characteristics.
Specifications
Kia Sorento 2.4 is a Korean crossover car. The vehicle is equipped with a power unit marked G4KE / 4B12. This is a standard Mitsubishi 4B powertrain but has been redesigned by Hyundai Motor for use on their vehicles.
Of the updates and upgrades, it is worth highlighting:
- Increased crankshaft and piston stroke up to 97 mm.
- Piston diameter 88 mm.
- Lack of hydraulic lifters, which does not require frequent adjustment of the valve mechanism.
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Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama / Mitsubishi Motors Corporation |
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2.4 liter (2359 cm cube) |
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Injector |
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250+ thousand km |
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Oil change
Engine oil is an essential element in every heart of a car. This fluid provides lubrication to the engine parts and also removes 15% of the heat generated by the engine. But, like any other fluid, engine oil tends to lose its useful qualities, therefore, according to the recommendations of the manufacturer, it changes every 15,000 km.
Consider the basic principles of changing engine oil with your own hands at Kia Sorento 2.4.
- We install the vehicle on an overpass (pit or lift), and let it cool down.
- We are dismantling the lower motor protection.
- We unscrew the drain bolt on the crankcase block. You must first install the container under the drain.
- After the liquid is almost drained, we unscrew the oil filter and install a new element.
- We tighten the filler cap.
- We unscrew the filler neck of the motor and fill in new engine oil.
After running in 2-3 km, it is necessary to add lubricant to the motor.
Malfunctions and repairs
At its core, the power unit of the Kia Sorento 2.4 is 174 hp. with the G4KE / 4B12 marking does not have significant disadvantages. But, with all the advantages, it has malfunctions that occur quite often.
Sorento engine.
- The motor starts to work like a diesel. Dirty nozzles and structural features of the power unit. Particular attention should be paid to the contamination of the piston, as well as the formation of an air-fuel mixture.
- Whistling in the engine compartment. These are all signs of a malfunctioning air conditioner bearing. Replacing the item will correct the problem.
- Chirping. Many car enthusiasts get nervous, but don't be. This is the usual state of the injectors.
- Vibration at low revs. This is a symptom of a defective spark plug. In this case, it is worth replacing the elements.
- A quiet hissing sound. Do not think that a snake in a car is a habitual operation of a gasoline pump.
Gas to engine
In order to save money, many motorists want to install gas equipment. In this case, only propane is suitable, and then HBO is not lower than 4th generation. But, here, the question begins to torment: how will this affect the engine resource? It is worth considering a few facts that will help to save the already low engine resource when installing LPG:
- Selection of HBO. A gearbox that can meet the fuel demand of the engine at maximum load. Nozzles that accurately meter the mixture and have a low coefficient of temperature dependence, an electronic control unit that allows you to precisely adjust the composition of the mixture over the entire range of the motor.
- It is worth refueling only with high-quality liquefied gas. Of course, there is not as much of it as we would like, but it is worth finding a gas station whose gas meets the standards.
- Cleaning / replacing filters. Be sure to carry out this procedure after no more than 10,000 km of run.
- When carrying out maintenance, pay attention to the manifold and cylinder head gaskets.
The engine starts to consume more fuel. It's true. With the normal condition of the engine and a properly tuned gas installation, fuel consumption will increase by only 10-15%. In this case, the consumption of gasoline will remain the same.
Conclusion
Kia Sorento 2.4 with a G4KE / 4B12 engine is a Korean crossover with excellent technical characteristics. The engine is capable of delivering 174 hp, which is quite a lot. Since the powertrain is designed on the basis of Mitsubishi, this means that it is the standard of reliability and efficiency. Along with all the advantages, there were also several flaws that do not interfere with the operation of the car.
KIA Sorento is appreciated for its unpretentiousness, reliable power units and tenacious suspension. The Korean crossover has been produced since 2002, during which time three generations of the model have been produced. Until 2010, Sorento for the Russian market was assembled at IzhAvto, then in Kazakhstan and at Avtotor in Kaliningrad.
Sorento engines
The first generation of the car was equipped with a tubodiesel 2.5-liter D4CB engine, as well as gasoline G4JS, G6CU, G6DB. The volume of the G4JS gasoline engine is 2.4 liters, and the power is 139 liters. from. G6CU - 3.5-liter unit with 195 hp. from. It was replaced in 2006 by the G6DB gasoline engine with a volume of 3.3 liters and 247 liters. from.
The second generation of the model, which has been produced since 2009, was equipped with a 2.4-liter G4KE gasoline engine and a 2.2-liter D4HB diesel engine. Their power is 197 and 175 horsepower, respectively.
The third generation appeared in 2014. This is KIA Sorento Prime. A D4HB diesel with a capacity of about 200 liters is available for the crossover. with., as well as G4KE for 188 liters. from. The line was supplemented by a 3.3-liter G6DB gasoline unit with 250 liters. from.
Sorento engine breakdown
KIA Sorento gasoline engines are durable and rarely cause problems for car owners. Although each of them has characteristic weaknesses, certain characteristics. All gasoline engines, starting with and ending with the G6DB, are conventional aspirated engines that consume 12 liters per 100 km in the city.
The pioneer G4JS on Sorento 2.4 “digests” even domestic A-92 gasoline. It is prone to overheating during the winter season due to a malfunctioning thermostat. The dynamics of the crossover with a gasoline 2.4-liter engine is mediocre. And with serious runs, over 200 thousand km, the oily oil begins. Of the features, it is worth noting a complex shaft drive, which includes balanced counterweights and requires competent maintenance.
More powerful versions of the G6CU and G6DB are equipped with a CVVT system and individual ignition coils, which can be operated without problems in Russian conditions, despite the poor quality of gasoline. These engines are gluttonous. The 3.5-liter G6CU has a more outdated design and has proven itself well on the old Pajero. G6DB runs, depending on the quality of service and loads, from 300 thousand km. Then there is an increased oil consumption, speed drops, and increased noise. Occasionally Sorento owners with a G6DB engine complain of floating faults. For example, from time to time the Check Engine error lights up, the idle speed increases. The problem lies in the defective throttle assembly.
But not all Sorento engines are commendable. So, the 2.5 CRDi D4CB engine, which was installed on the dorestyling versions of the first generation, is capricious in operation. With runs over 160 thousand km, cold start can become more difficult, interruptions in work begin, and the fuel system presents unpleasant surprises. The nozzles are clogged with metal impurities, and seizures appear in the injection pump. These problems have been partially resolved on cars manufactured after 2006. Thanks to restyling, the power of the internal combustion engine increased to 170 liters. from. The engineers envisioned a new design for the nozzles and turbine. This entailed not only positive, but also negative consequences. There was a misunderstanding with the injectors, or rather, with their fasteners, which can break off when the mileage is over 100 thousand km.
In 2009, the G4KE with a capacity of 175 liters began to be installed on KIA Sorento. from. This is an analogue of the two-liter G4KD gasoline unit, the resource of which exceeds 250 thousand km. Among the typical disadvantages is increased noise, some car owners are faced with wear on the liners, which can turn, leading to a jammed crankshaft. This usually only happens with very intensive use. After all, erosion of the surface material of the liner occurs.
The diesel KIA Sorento with a D4HB engine is very playful when compared with its predecessor, which was equipped with a 2.5 CRDi engine. Adherents of dynamic driving may be confronted with an oil lover. But this is rather an exception than an established practice.
What additives will be useful for the engines and the fuel system of the KIA Sorento?
The D4CB inline four-cylinder diesel with a turbine and direct injection system holds 8.5 liters of oil. And the D4HB engine of the new KIA has 6.7 liters of oil. Owners of Sorento diesel crossovers with these engines can be given the following recommendations:
- Reduce the frequency of maintenance from 15 thousand km to 7.5-10 thousand km. Timely maintenance will save the engine life.
- Since the internal combustion engine is turbocharged after driving at high speeds on the highway, do not turn it off immediately. Let the motor run a little. This will extend the life of the turbine.
- For the treatment of a 2.5 CRDi diesel engine marked D4CB, use additives and. Do two treatments, pouring 8 liters of additive into the engine each time. You can read more about this here.
- Use an oil additive to treat modern D4HB 2.2 liter diesel engine. After driving 400-500 km, repeat the procedure.
The repair and reduction additive will build up a dense layer of cermet on the engine working surfaces and extend the service life of the turbocharger. Double treatment gives the following results: reduced oil and fuel consumption, increased compression, easier starting at subzero temperatures. But keep in mind that the performance of the engine also depends on the health of the fuel system, the quality of the diesel fuel used.
The weak point in the KIA Sorento 2.5 CRDi is the copper O-rings of the injectors. If they are not changed in a timely manner, the injectors will need to be repaired. They are also clogged with carbon deposits due to the use of low-quality fuels and lubricants. This is a typical problem for most diesel vehicles used in Russian conditions. Therefore, it is worthwhile to take a responsible approach to the choice of gas station, and to add an additive to diesel fuel to increase the cetane index. This will reduce the load on the injectors and prevent vanadium corrosion.
The maintenance regulations for gasoline KIA Sorento with G4JS, G6CU, G6DB, G4KE engines should also include preventive treatment with the RVS Master additive, which is simply added to the engine oil. This will fully preserve the operating characteristics of the engine, strengthen the friction units, and reduce the amount of noise and vibration.
KIA Sorento transmissions
The first generation of KIA Sorento was equipped with a five-speed manual transmission, as well as a four- and five-speed automatic transmission. For the second generation of the crossover, a six-speed manual transmission and automatic transmission have been developed. The third generation KIA Prime is equipped with only a six-speed automatic. Front and all wheel drive versions are available.
The four-speed automatic that was used on the first generation Sorento is the A44DE, manufactured by the Japanese company Aisin. The components that fail with serious runs in the A44DE include the overrunning clutch, oil pump, valve body. Later, instead of the obsolete, they began to use the more modern five-speed automatic transmission A5SR1 from Jatco.
Signs of automatic transmission breakdowns on the KIA Sorento can be considered shocks, kicks, vibrations, crunching when switching, howling and hum of the transmission. But the appearance of noise or knocking does not mean that serious repairs will be required, replacement of the same valve body or oil pump. This will become clear only after comprehensive diagnostics and troubleshooting.
If you want to extend the life of an automatic or manual gearbox, use the RVS Master additive. For processing automatic transmissions, KIA Sorento is suitable. The additive is added directly to the oil, serves as the basis for the restoration of worn gears, bearings and other friction surfaces with a dense cermet layer.
But for the mechanics of Sorento, you need or. The same formulations are used as an additive in the bridge and dispenser, which have characteristic weak points. For example, due to the wear of the oil seal, moisture penetrates into the junction of the transfer case with the gearbox, which provokes corrosion, failure of the main pair of the transfer case, the differential housing in the transmission. This is a design flaw that the transfer case and axle additive cannot solve. But on the other hand, she is able to restore worn-out friction surfaces, achieve an easier and smoother operation of the transfer case, and eliminate the howling and hum of the bridge.
Chia Sorento is a mid-size crossover, named after the eponymous resort town in southern Italy. The car was put into mass production in 2002. Since then, three generations of the model have been developed, which have equally gained popularity on domestic roads. The second generation has been produced since 2009. It is noteworthy that the basis of the main competitor of Sorento - Hyundai Santa Fe was chosen as the crossover platform. Three years later, the model has not undergone significant changes during the planned restyling. And already in 2014, Kia announced the start of production of the third generation of the crossover.
If the first generation was subject to minor criticism: stiff suspension, inconvenient handling, high cost for inexpressive configuration. The second generation Kia Sorento, on the contrary, received a lot of praise. The buyer was provided with a wide range of power units, available to choose from various configurations of the crossover. At the same time, the car is adapted to the Russian operating conditions, which is an important help in choosing a high-quality vehicle. But, besides this, it is important to take into account the resource of the power plants. In this article, we will describe in detail what is the resource of the Kia Sorento engine.
What motors are equipped with Kia Sorento?
The first generation of the crossover was equipped mainly with a 3.5-liter G6CU DOHC power unit with 192 horsepower. The motor was aggregated with a five-speed manual transmission or an automatic transmission. In 2006, the manufacturer carried out a major upgrade of the model, adding several unique assemblies to the line of power plants. So the 2.5-liter D4CB turbodiesel engine became available for purchase. With the advent of the second generation of the Kia Sorento model, a new G4KE assembly appeared in the engine line - an engine with a working volume of 2.4 liters, characterized by a power of 170 hp. It was this installation that later became the basic and most popular among all available modifications.
G4KE has the following technical parameters:
- 16 valves;
- 4 cylinders;
- injection power supply system;
- engine resource - more than 250 thousand km.
The Kia Sorento EX trim level with a 2.2-liter engine is still very popular today. In general, the 2.2-liter engine fell in love with many domestic drivers for its unpretentiousness and low level of fuel consumption. Initially, the unit had a capacity of 190 forces, but in 2013, during the modernization of a number of installations, its capacity was increased to 197 forces. At the same time, a diesel analogue appears.
Actual resource of motors
The gasoline atmospheric power units of the Kia Sorento are distinguished by the presence of a timing chain drive and a water cooling system. Some modifications, for example, the 2.4-liter G4KE engine does not have, therefore, it requires valve adjustment every 90-100 thousand kilometers. The G4KE engine is, in fact, an enlarged copy of the G4KD, as it includes a crankshaft with a piston stroke of 97 mm, which is 11 mm more than the younger versions of the unit. The timing chain itself is quite reliable, it travels 100-120 thousand km without problems before being replaced. The cylinder head of almost all engines is made of aluminum, which gives stability and endurance to the motors.
The only significant problem with G4KE, G4KD, G4KJ is the cranking of the crankshaft liners at the turn of 100 thousand km. Only the connecting rod bearings are subject to cranking, but there were no complaints about the fundamental ones among the owners of the crossover. However, the problem is rather isolated. Of the total number of car owners with similar motors, only 1% noted the problem. In general, it can be noted that the reliability of all Kia Sorento gasoline engines is quite high. With proper care, they are able to walk 300 thousand kilometers.
But there has always been a specific attitude to diesel in Russia. They are picky about the quality of the fuel they fill up, and also require increased attention during maintenance. At the same time, the Kia Sorento diesel units are characterized by the constantly heard sound of the camshaft tapping during operation. Diesel modifications are difficult to repair, the main difficulties are associated with the accuracy of setting the gaps. However, their actual resource is also quite large - 280 thousand kilometers. True, not every owner succeeds in reaching this milestone.
Owner reviews
The first symptom of a malfunction of a turbodiesel modification, as a rule, is a whistle that comes from the engine compartment while the engine is running. Repairing a turbine is not a cheap pleasure, so it is important to diagnose all related breakdowns in time. It is recommended to replace the chain after 100,000 km, in extreme cases - after 115,000 km. It is undesirable to tighten with the replacement of the timing chain, since there are cases when it was broken at 120 thousand kilometers traveled. To determine exactly what resource of the Kia Sorento engine, reviews of the owners of the crossover will help.
Engine 2.2
- Vasily, Ryazan. I have a car with a 2.2 turbodiesel engine, I bought a crossover after restyling. The car has already covered 120 thousand kilometers. Most recently, I replaced the timing chain and that's it. There were no more problems or breakdowns. The cylinder head is reliable, well made. The service station said that she was only afraid of overheating. If the arrow went into the red zone, then the probability of the need for cylinder head repair is almost 100%. It is important to use only high quality engine oil. This is the only way to keep the internal components of the cylinder head in perfect condition for as long as possible.
- Stanislav, Cheboksary. I have been driving Kia Sorento since 2013. At the moment, the mileage is 100,000 km. What is important to consider and observe? Of course, the quality of diesel fuel. I recommend refueling exclusively at proven gas stations. I myself prefer Lukoil, Rosneft, Bashneft, and there are also quite a few good fuel suppliers. Injectors suffer greatly from poor quality "power supply", the average resource of the injection pump is about 200,000 km. As for the installation share. But the manufacturer himself claims that they walk 150,000 km without problems. That is, this is a guarantee resource, we add another 100 - 150,000 km from above and get the maximum possible.
- Igor, Moscow. I bought a car with a 2.2 CRDi engine with a capacity of 190 forces back in 2009. Today the odometer shows 190,000 kilometers. The engine is cool, economical and moderately high-torque, but, in my opinion, too noisy. Sometimes, it seems that you are driving a tractor. Maybe I'm wrong. But, at one time I drove many cars with a diesel engine, but I don’t remember that the engines worked so noisily. Replacing the timing chain was needed after 100 thousand kilometers. It is better not to pull with its replacement, as it may break off and serious repairs will be required. It also requires a long warm-up. In winter, this is a necessary measure. Without warming up, it is highly undesirable to go on the road. I believe that this engine is capable of passing 250-300 thousand.
The turbo diesel 2.2-liter engine is ideal for handling the difficulties of operation on domestic roads. Its resource in some cases reaches 300,000 km. The main thing is to monitor the condition of the engine oil, air and fuel filter, and also not to neglect the planned replacement of consumables.
Engine 2.4
- Egor, Voronezh. In 2008, he acquired a Kia Sorento with a 2.4 liter engine. Has already passed 200 thousand km. In my opinion, the most successful engine is the G4KE. This power unit copes with the difficult operating conditions in Russia without any problems. It is important to monitor the condition of the filters and replace consumables in a timely manner. I use original Hyundai / Kia engine oil. There were no breakdowns. I replaced the timing chain only once - it covered 120 thousand kilometers, it is undesirable to operate it longer, it can seriously stretch and break.
- Vyacheslav, Moscow. I have a second generation Kia Sorento 2012. I took the car from my hands, now on the odometer 180 thousand, I do not know whether it was twisted or not, but it seems to me that the mileage is quite real. The motor runs like a clock. I have no complaints about the build quality. The oil does not "eat", although many say that with a mileage of 200,000 kilometers or more, regular lubricant additions begin. I do not know if this is really so. So far, everything is normal. I think that 250-300 thousand km is a very real resource for the G4KE engine. By the way, this is almost an exact copy of 4B12, which is equipped, therefore, there is no doubt about its reliability and quality.
- Alexey, Yalta. Personally, I didn't like the car. More precisely, the 2.4-liter engine itself. Up to 170 thousand kilometers everything was normal, and after the car it literally fell to pieces. Changed the chain, nozzles, crankshaft, oil cooler and other components. I had to spend a lot of time, effort and money. Perhaps I came across an unsuccessful package. Even when passing the first 100 tyk, the liners began to turn. At that moment I realized that I could not avoid problems with the car in the future. In general, he repaired and then sold the car.
Kia Sorento with a 2.4 liter engine can be purchased without any fear. In extremely rare cases, problems with the cranking of the liners, early failure of the injectors are possible. But, in most cases, these problems are the consequences of poor-quality service, neglect of the rules for passing MOT. A G4KE engine with proper care will travel about 300 thousand km.
Engine 2.5
- Evgeny, Rostov. I won't open America if I say that the resource of the Kia Sorento engine depends more on the quality of service. The 2.5-liter D4CB engine is structurally very complex. It is not easy to repair it. I have been using Kia Sorento myself since 2002. Of the shortcomings of the motor, I note that it has a complex timing system of three chains with hydraulic tensioners. The chain in our operating conditions does not live long - 90 tyk, maximum 100 tyk. A very loud engine, the brand new 2.2-liter turbo diesel is much quieter. It is best to change antifreeze every 30 pump, engine oil after 7-8 pump runs. I drove 220 thousand by car already, there was no major overhaul yet, the valves immediately bend with an open timing chain, therefore, keep an eye on its resource.
- Matvey, Yekaterinburg. The resource of the 2.5-liter engine is about 250 thousand - further overhaul. It is almost identical to the Japanese 4D56 from Mitsubishi. The Koreans added their own turbocharging, changed the fuel injection system, and also upgraded the cylinder head and piston group. I will say that the engine actually failed to add a resource. It is difficult to repair it, many craftsmen say that it cannot be capitalized. That is, you still have to find a good specialist. The timing chain is weak, it can break and bend the valve. He himself operated Sorento from 2012 to 2015, after which he sold it.
- Alexander, Vorkuta. Diesel is like diesel, nothing special. It works loudly, when you start it on "cold", it seems that the camshaft knocks. It turns out that this is a feature of the operation of this engine. Do not leave without warming up, one plus - it "eats" really little fuel. Weaknesses - copper rings quickly collapse, liners also do not last long, the cylinder head does not like overheating. In general, the engine is not ideal, but it is perfectly acceptable for day-to-day work. The average resource is 250 thousand kilometers.
Like any other D4CB motor, it has its own advantages and disadvantages. The main advantage of the engine is the need for a small amount of fuel. It is quite reliable, but in rare cases it develops more of its operating life. On average, it serves over 250 thousand kilometers.
Engine 3.5
- Cyril, Novokuznetsk. Probably, many people know about this engine. It was successfully installed on Mitsubishi Pajero. I have had the car since 2017, I took it in the secondary market, I made it myself in 2004 (first generation). The mileage is already 240 thousand, no one twisted it. Excellent performance, the motor has many advantages, but there are also disadvantages. After passing 200,000 km, I constantly add oil - about 0.5 liters per 1,000 km. The chain installed is not the most reliable - 100,000 km is the limit of its resource. At the service station, experts say that 300,000 km is the ceiling of the resource. Then the revolutions begin to float, in general, it will be necessary to disassemble the engine and watch the state of the cylinder block.
- Daniel, Moscow. What I like about G6DB is that it doesn't have any bells and whistles, it is simply and thoroughly studied. Weaknesses and shortcomings: there are no hydraulic lifters, the clearances are manually adjusted, it works noisily when it is cold, and is demanding on the quality of engine oil. I have a Kia Sorento 3.5 l as standard. Mileage 210 thousand, recently began to top up oil. Before that, everything was in order with the lubricant consumption. In general, the engine does not cause much trouble, there were no critical breakdowns.
- Egor, St. Petersburg. I have a Kia Sorento with a 3.5 engine, exactly the same as the 6G74. I looked under the cover, everywhere there are Mitsubishi and Bosh marks on the sensors. Its main difference is that the block is made not of aluminum, but cast iron. The motor cools down for a very long time, in winter it is convenient, it does not lose heat in 2 hours in the cold. The crossover has already traveled 250 thousand kilometers. There were only problems with the crankshaft sensor, I changed high-voltage wires and candles. There is also a belt, like a chain, change with a roller every 120 tyk. There are no problems with adding oil, I am surprised, although many say that this motor is characterized by a "masloger".
Depending on the loads and the quality of service, the 3.5-liter Kia Sorento engine can travel from 250 to 300 thousand kilometers. The undoubted advantage of the motor is its constructive simplicity. It is easy to maintain and repair.
Compared to its first-generation Kia Sorento predecessor, the second-generation model has seriously changed its appearance, acquiring a sinuous and flowing shape that further emphasizes the original, but at the same time, strong character of the Korean manufacturer's SUV (not assembly). As evidenced by most reviews, in terms of cost-quality-quantity of all sorts of bells and whistles, this car takes its rightful place among its similar competitors. But at the same time, despite the many advantages, the 2nd generation Kia Sorento also has its weaknesses, illnesses and shortcomings, which you should be aware of and which you should pay attention to when buying a car.
Specifications
- Five-door station wagon;
- Power units: gasoline - 2.4 liters of 175 horsepower, diesel - 2.2 liters, 190 horsepower;
- Transmission: 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic;
- Full and front-wheel drive;
- Independent suspension;
- Maximum speed - 190 km / h;
- Fuel tank volume - 80 l;
- Combined fuel consumption: 2.4 2WD - 8.4 (8.7) L, 2.4 4WD - 8.6 (8.7) L, 2.2 CRDi - 6.5 (7.3) L per 100 km.
2nd Generation Kia Sorento Advantages & Benefits
- Attractive appearance;
- Stylish and spacious interior;
- Long service life of the engine and transmission;
- A large list of options. Basic equipment is no exception;
Weaknesses of the second generation Kia Sorento (XM)
- Salon;
- Body;
- Four-wheel drive;
- Automatic transmission;
- Turbine;
- Crankshaft pulley;
- Clutch;
- Fuel system;
- Cardan shaft crosses;
- Others.
Now in more detail ...
Notes on the interior are minor. They mainly concern not very high-quality finishing materials. Glossy plastic surfaces are tough, so scratches and scuffs quickly appear on them. If they are not handled carefully, then chips are possible. There is a drawback to the deflector blowing. A whistle is heard from the device. You can get rid of the problem. To do this, you need to lubricate the engine bearings and install new cabin filters.
The paintwork is not the best, which is the main reason for the appearance of chips and scratches on the body. Despite this, the corrosion resistance is decent. Rust on the body indicates that the car was in an accident and a poor-quality restoration has passed. A flaw with chrome elements. Over time, they will climb or become covered with pimples.
Four-wheel drive
Four-wheel drive is found in cars with both gasoline and diesel engines. The system is not permanent, it is switched on by an electromagnetic clutch. The last part is its disadvantage. Connection motors and wiring quickly fail. They need to be replaced with new ones.
First of all, it should be noted that most of the owners of this car have to deal with such a problem as a malfunction in an automatic transmission (automatic transmission). Of course, it cannot be said that the automatic transmission itself is weak, but that the various oil seals are weak and the cooling hoses of the box, etc. then yes, but it is important to understand that this leads to the failure of the whole unit. To do this, you must be able to identify the common symptoms of malfunctions that can lead to serious damage. These signals to the driver are slipping, the presence of constant or periodic vibration, jerking and jerking when changing gears, high noise levels, drips, etc. Remember that the box is the second heart of the car.
The turbine on many cars presents a headache to its owners and Kia Sorento was no exception. But I would like to note that in this car the turbine is more sensitive to the quality of the oil, which is also said by the official dealers. Therefore, signs of a turbine exit or imminent death can be poor traction, and increased oil consumption, and color change in exhaust gases (even or blue), and noisy operation of the turbocharger. Therefore, in the case of buying diesel cars, you should definitely pay attention to this, since in the future the replacement will cost the present owner a decent amount, especially if the car's mileage is about 170-200 thousand km.
Crankshaft pulley.
Frequent diseases of Kia Sorento include problems with the crankshaft pulley. The malfunction can be determined by the characteristic clanging in the area of \u200b\u200bthe right front wheel. The cause of the breakdown is the technological device of the pulley, in which, after a time, the rubber gasket dries up, which leads to its turning. This also includes the problem with the pulley bolt, as well as with the quality of the pulley itself. There were cases that the pulley itself gradually broke into pieces. Not to say that it is time-consuming and expensive work, but this nuance must be taken into account.
There are also certain problems with the clutch on cars with manual transmissions. It is not worth solving the problem on your own, since the help of an experienced specialist is needed here, and without certain knowledge and experience it will be very difficult to cope with it. If the desire to do everything yourself wins, then you should know that you need to change the entire clutch system, and not just its individual parts.
Cardan crosspiece.
Another "Joint" the Kia Sorento II has universal joint crosses, which, unfortunately, do not have high wear resistance. In addition, the causes of malfunctions of the cardan crosspieces are: depletion or damage to the seal gland, backlash in the spline joints, bending of the cardan shaft, which causes its imbalance.
Diesel fuel system.
This is not only a minus of diesel Sorentos, but also of other diesel cars. But when buying a car it is worth knowing about it. Moreover, if the former owner is from rural areas, then the question should be number one, at which nearest gas stations the car was refueled.
Other weak points.
In addition to all of the above, you can also cite a number of sore spots that the owners of these cars most often encounter, in contrast to the same problems on similar cars of other brands. These are such malfunctions as power steering, breakage of the intake manifold flap (on gasoline), on turbodiesels - breakage of the injector mounting bolt and breakage of the connecting rod of one of the pistons, burnout of the resistor of the interior heater fan motor, front gearbox.
The main disadvantages of the KIA Sorento 2
- Crickets in the front torpedo;
- Rigid suspension;
- Poor sound insulation;
- Minor mistakes in ergonomics;
- Stamps and scratched plastic;
- Weak low beam;
- Fuel consumption does not correspond to the declared one;
- Poor quality seat upholstery, both leather and simple.
Conclusion.
The Kia Sorento car, both in the opinion of the motorists themselves and in accordance with its technical characteristics, is an excellent Korean SUV. Moreover, the latest changes in the crossover allowed to get rid of a number of problems inherent in previous modifications. On the other hand, some of the listed problems still remain, but with proper operation of the car and the passage of regular maintenance, all these problems may seem insignificant.
PS: Dear car owners, if you have noticed frequent breakdowns of any parts, units of this model, then let us know in the comments below.
Weaknesses, advantages and disadvantages of the second generation Kia Sorento was last modified: November 19th, 2018 by Administrator
