Kia Sedona 3.5 - Plugs, Wires and Coils
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- A few days ago we had a look at this Kia Sedona Min Van with a bad misfire and diagnosed it as having bad coils and needing new spark plugs, spark plug wires and ignition coils. So here we go! Let's remove the upper intake and get this job done!!
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That Kia is brutal, having to remove the entire intake manifold to change plugs! Awesome job Eric!
Most transverse mounted V6 engines require the intake to come off to change back plugs. Did it on my wife's 02 Sonata 2.7 and it was super easy. Few bolts and it comes off. Very simple.
Sorry to comment on an older video, but this one just reminds me why I buy V-8, push rod engine trucks. There is something wrong with having to remove the intake to do a tuneup..lol
The reason these intakes are shaped the way they are it is part of the whole fuel economy small engine displacement culture we've created. Longer intake runs give you a little more torque. The velocity of the air in the logger just says travel creates momentum. Momentum translates in torque. The straighter the run is going into the piston also improves torque
You miss the Chevy Monza with a V6. That was a real party to change spark plugs on! You had to unbolt the motor mounts you jacket the motor to get to the plugs. Yeah that was real!
I have a 4 cylinder ... with 8 plugs, 4 of them in the back and harder to get to. Changing them in the next couple days when I feel like cursing at the engineers for limited accessibility! Just like when I changed the low/high beam bulbs the other day, had to remove the battery to do the driver's side -_-
@@zakuraayame5091 Did you check your manual?
Some bulbs need to be changed by removing the headlight, or wheel liner and getting access there. No hard once you know how.
It's not like you change the plugs every other tuneup, is it.
In fact on most modern cars tuneups aren't very often at all.
Eric for the guy who complained about you not showing every nut, bolt and turn of the wrench. Just do an unedited video of you eating lunch, talking to customers on the phone as well as those dropping by, petting the dog, the wife telling you about her day, sweeping the floor, cleaning spills, sending parts back, driving to the parts store to return the wrong part, petting the other dog, and an outside shot of the bathroom door. How ever long that takes.
Moggie20170000 that's what I'm talking about!!!!
He did, I think twice, a multi part 'day at the shop' series! ;)
where do i subscribe for that exhilarating content?
I learned the hard way not to trust aftermarket coil packs just a couple days ago. I had a coil pack go bad on my 2007 Camry at about 130,000 miles. I replaced it with an aftermarket model, which worked well for a while. But then it just went bad at 166,000 miles! To make things worse, the aftermarket boot stuck to the spark plug on the bottom of the spark plug tube. Ugh! Thankfully it was on the front bank but it turned a 14 minute job into a 2 hour job just trying to fish out the rubber bits in the rain. A brand new OEM coil pack from my local dearler cost me about $12 more than the aftermarket part that went bad! Lesson learned! The other 5 OEM packs are still going strong.
Eric - Some really old physics - A spark works best when the negative electrode is the sharp one. This has been known ever since the days of the static electricity entertainment industry of old with the big rotary static generators. Between two identical sharp pointy electrodes the polarity does not matter but between a flat surface and a sharp point the breakdown is easier and you get a better spark when the sharp pointy electrode is negative. It's easier to spray electrons out from a sharp point than suck them into a sharp point.
Another great video. Good shops are worth the drive but 536 miles is a bit much. Wish you were 36 miles closer.
I'm planning a much longer trip than that when I can; I have two jobs I don't trust anyone around here to do and don't have the tools or knowledge/trust in self to do it myself. Valve lash adjustment is one. I'm not going to risk me fooling around in the top of my daily. And the CVT transmission has a shudder from the starter clutch; which requires either a full drain and refill and a burnishing procedure, but from the drain plug you can only get about 3-4 quarts at once, so it is suggested to change it 4 times with driving in between, then do the burnishing procedure. The Honda service writer didn't even know it had a starter clutch, called the starter clutch a torque converter, and many other things that showed he knew nothing about the car but was willing to talk with confidence as if he did. Not letting them touch it, even if it was free.
If I had extra cash, I'd beg him to take me to a junkyard so we could rip a rear parcel tray out to replace mine, which is pitted and one of the speaker grilles is disintegrating; and maybe a spare set of wheels for winter tires for the upcoming season ;)
If I had extra money, I'd be throwing it figuratively at Mr O to do the stuff I just can't or better said, shouldn't be doing :p
You should know by now there is a small percentage of viewers who complain about anything and everything and give a thumbs down trying to make your life as miserable as their's. You have some of the best video's on Y-tube so let those viewers try to find anything better.....They won't find it. Keep on doing what you do, Eric.
Some of the older Fords also had 2 different plug numbers in them for positive and negative firing cylinders. Took me a couple of years to find out why.
Man makes us sound old doesn't it haha
Well, I sure am getting there. HaHa.
I remember when you had to specify whether or not your plugs had resistors in them so it didn't buzz in your radio!
The guy who said he wanted to see ever nut and bolt more than likely he cant even change his flat tire.
I always learn something watching your channel. This time, I learned that I not going to buy a KIA.
Hah right on!
Well I mean it’s reliable vehicle but pain in the ass to work on
good answer
Fortunately, the Sedona models after this 1st generation have manifolds that are much easier to remove. The 1st generation Sedona is a good valued vehicle though.
I believe anyone can turn bolts but the commentary is why I watch. The diagnostic videos is what I prefer in more detail. I suggest that subscriber should give himself the classic reach around so he can relax.
Hey Eric ...Can't thank you enough...I'm mechanically inclined...but by no means a 'MECHANIC'...You walked me thru this job step by step. Took me 2 days holding my breath the whole way for fear of screwing something up...Finally got up the Balls...turned the Key...and Wala...She Fired right up. After watching SO many videos...So many Hacks...Your Channel made me feel like a Pro (albeit far from one) Once Again, Can't Thank-You Enough...My Next Job will be Rebuilding the Flux-Capacitor!
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You can't please everyone Eric, I'm just happy that you post these videos showing us the overall process, even if it isn't "Everything"
This guy is an excellent technician. I wish I had a mechanic like him.
Eric,
I own the same car in this video. Had to remove the air intake twice. Once for spark plug and wire change and the 2nd time was the air intake had a broken inside with one of the air flaps broke inside the intake. It was running rich.
I just dread having to remove the back bolts and putting them back on is just as bad if not harder.
Loved your video. This is the second one I've used for our 2005 kia sedona. Your attention to detail was awesome. You made what sounded like a horror show go smoothly. And BTW, I actually liked the whole process, ratcheting and all. 👍
Eric you got by far the absolute best automotive channel on RUclips. I've been watching you for years I am very impressed. To work on some of the shit that you work on you're my hero. You would make a killing at a dealership. Don't listen to the naysayers do it the way you been doing your videos that's what makes him so good
I appreciate your humor toward unhappy you tube viewers
I just replaced the spark plugs and coils in a 2008 Santa Fe 3.3 with 135K on the clock and original plugs today and it took 2.5 hours, I used NGK plugs and OEM coils, I wasn't chancing using aftermarket that could die in a month after going through what it takes to get to them.
Easy enough to change the front ones but getting to the back ones are a pain in the ass. Lucky for me Hyundai was kind enough to leave a bunch of bolts out/loose/stripped out and hoses disconnected when they had worked on the SUV before when my father in law owned it, What a bunch of hacks. This is why I have gone to working on them myself, it's a shame when a dealership mechanic doesn't give a crap enough to do it right.
I have worked commercial HVAC for over 30 years and seen my fair share of hacks in my industry as well, I guess there are just people that don't care in every job type out there. Seems like there are very few out there anymore that really take pride in their work.
Not boring at all and I appreciate the step-by-step R/R process as well as the description of all parts being replaced, OEM vs. aftermarket etc.
you almost got Mrs. O to say "the classsic reach around"...that would have been epic.
I don't know if you realize that you through your mannerisms and the work ethic you display here you generate Trust. Not just trust that you're a good mechanic I trust in you as a man. You're what I call good people. And I'm sure your family is good people as well.
"Every nut, every bolt, every click of the ratchet..." So funny. Good job Mr. O!! Thanks!
Changed my plugs and wires yesterday, thanks for the video. It made things a little less intimidating.
I was in awe of your bolt removal skills, I'm so inspired to do better myself.
hair of fire and filled with a heart of gold that is always there to give strength to his comrades in arms. Yep you fit the bill!!!
Looked up Eric O on Urban Dictionary... found nothing. Looked up "Eric" on Urban Dictionary... was not disappointed. Best thing ever!
I appreciate the fact that you shown every bolt being taken off the back of that engine. I have the same engine and I was so sick of that 2nd bolt being difficult I didn't even put it back in. you showed how hard I worked to get the bowl out in the 1st place it took me over an hour. I won't eventually put that Bolt back in some time today. Thank you for this video
There's a fine line between getting every little tiny detail, and getting the job done.
"We are so close right now" I've never felt closer to a man in my entire life.
while i dont expect every click of the ratchet being included i am very thankful you provide us a ton more than the "other car guy" cause yours are how it happens his are so edited and doctored it makes dolly partons chest natural and not altered
crapper1 I also enjoy the door buzzer and phone ringing.
When it comes to a "reach around" that's when the patience is gone, awesome video.👍👍
Eric, I really appreciate you and your videos. Thank you for doing quality work! I'm sure you see plenty of vehicles with substandard repair work. I know I do at my shop. I don't know how those people sleep at night. Thanks again and just know that I really appreciate your attention to detail.
I always enjoy watching these, one point on deep spark plug tubes. Rather than shop air to blow out, I'll use a powerful shop vac and modulate the extension tube to create a Venturi and get any junk out before removing plugs. I'll do it a second time after I loosen plugs to get other debris, just in case.
Great tip and advice!
I always liked this vintage Sedona but they are a pain to work on
did my sedona plugs & wires yesterday. because of this vid I went double platinum. the front end slides sideways smoking the tires lol getting a bumper sticker ' come get some '
Lol!
See you in the next Fast and Furious movie as the drifting Sedona!
I've done this job on our Kia, also the timing belt & water pump. went with OEM parts because they're good & you definitely don't want to do the job again because you went with cheap parts. original timing belt had 130k on it ' over due ' but still looked great. van still running excellent with 170k
Yup true dat! Neighbor took his 04 for a belt/pump etc to another tech cuz I didn't have time to do it. That shop used an aftermarket cheapo kit and the tensioner failed... Belt got sloppy and jumped a couple teeth but luckily didn't slap valves yet. Towed it back to that shop. It took them 2 weeks to straighten it out! Didn't charge him though.
@@adamtrombino106 I believe the OEM tensioner was like over one hundred bucks, but worth it
I like when you show every bolt when at least taking it apart that makes it more real for me thank you.
The 3.5 is in the 06 Sorento. I changed the plugs, but with 145000, it's only a matter of time for the wires and 3 coils. And of course, the old, brittle, no longer available from Kia, wire holders!
Great video! Keep up the good work!
Google zip tie spark plug wire holders and make your own.
Can't believe some a- - holes are out there criticizing you for something as stupid as not showing every nut and bolt turn. The videos are great. Keep 'em up!!!!
Can you imagine.. every single bolt on an engine swap.. who wants to watch 16 hours of wrench turning?
or more...
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Its probably Scotty Kilmore using a another account.
its a peice of SHIT
thats because some guy thats not even a shade tree mechanic is too cheap to take his to a shop needs every detail to do it himself.
That's a good point about dedicated plug sockets. I've had a few problems with those, too. Once before I had a small part of the boot tear as I pulled it off the plug, and it took a few minutes before i noticed. I couldn't figure out why the plug socket wouldn't fit all the way on. Luckily enough I had a very deep straight 5/8" socket, and once I realized what happened it was easy.
Oh yeah or you get a little piece of dirt or something wedged ii=n there and the socket won't hit the flats. Been there too haha
When you were talking to Mrs. O about being part 7 and your face being red while throwing things across the shop I was on the floor laughing. Great Bolt by Bolt video.
Old video but I'm a technician at a kia dealership and I couldn't help but laugh at the struggle of that bolt behind the intake. I know how you felt brother. That bolt is a mother lover for sure
Gotta love that 3.5L hyundai/kia motor. Really takes a person of Eric's caliber to work on.
why on gods earth did they design the Inlet manifold over the plugs and leads? the 2.4l 4 cylinder of the same year is a mitsubishi motor.
Hyundai sure are tight when it comes to giving any technical repair information! 1000 bucks in labour to replace the valve stem seal on a 2.4 Sonata, can be done without taking off the head, good to have the right valve spring removal/installer tool!
5000 was a quote for the cost for a new ECU/PCM..
gotta love the customer service!
just need to be sitting down when they tell you the cost..
both GM holden and ford will close their factory is australia this year and now we hear toyota is doing the same making way for Hyundai/Kia,with their long warranty period, to rein as it kinda already is...supreme.
It's a Mitsubishi 6G series motor. They are great reliable workhorses, 300k miles is not uncommon on them. It's similar to a Toyota V6, which also requires upper intake plenum removal, but the rear bracket is even worse on them.
Im female like 2 work my on kia2004sedona 3500 i find my stuck a lot.this that you showed me gave much hope thank you and God bless you.
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Not C Perry But S.Fay Thomas 2004 KiA
You must know this by now, that there will al ways be winners on all channels , some people have to watch and cry a bout some thing, i would say 98 % of us under stand you and if we know the job your doing at the time we can figure it out, i do not know a hole lot of the engine, but your video sure help, thank you.
Oh man!!!! that intake removal can drive you insane. It's a good thing Mrs. O showed up and eased the process. Looks like you got a nurturing woman Eric. Great Video, "keep on trucking".
He is struggling to remove a bolt Ms O comes in gives him just enough of a pep talk and leaves right before bolt is removed. Ms O is the real mechanic without her nothing would have been accomplished efficiently.
I have a 2007 kia sedona that im trying to fix myself. I have absolutely no idea wat im doing but im learning from your video. Hopefully i can get it running because its so cold outside. And my kids are tired of walking. Fingers crossed.
I always use anti-seize when I do the 3v Fords. Those things love to break off in the head - it happens pretty much every time I do one of..... wait a minute... I've never done one of those..... I guess I watched you do it once and it was so labor intensive it felt like I was the one doing it.
By the way, I think you still owe me money for that job. :-)
Your videos are awesome. They helped me change both a water pump and wheel bearing hubs on my Silverado. Keep up the good work.
Surprisingly Hyundai's used champion plugs from the factory. I changed the plugs in my wife's 02 Sonata awhile back and replaced it with the oe champion number in the owners manual. Car has 115k on it now. We live in Ohio, yet the car barely has a spec of rust on it anywhere. The wiper arms surface rust is the worst on the car. Bought it in January 2019 with 77k and it's been insanely reliable. Changed the timing belt at 93k in 2020 and was super easy and just plugs and wires and an IAC valve as they crack on the 2.7 engines very commonly. Everyone shits on Hyundai and Kia, but they are fantastic cars. Even back to the early 2000s. Nobody gave them a chance. I think the YF sonata(2002-2005) is a very aggressive yet elegant looking car. And they are super comfortable to drive. My wife wants a Tuscon but she won't give her sonata up she loves it so much. And she's driven newer Hyundai's but prefers her sonata. Been laid off since day one. Paid 3300$ out the door from a Kia dealer
You are a very detail oriented person... If only I lived close to your shop. Please if its not too much trouble please post Year and mileages on vehicles that you are working on; so as a consumer one can expect similar problems from their own vehicles and be proactive.
Now that Eric is going to show every nut and bolt in his videos, now people are going to want to see his every interruption. When the phone rings, door bell, or when Mrs O explains the classic move.
Going back and watching your older videos. I did this job for my wifes 08 Hyundai Entourage (sister to the Sedona) six months ago. They made a few changes but not much. The back bolts are still a pain. Nice work!
Eric o don't give up I know customer try to fix their own car then they say I can't do it then they send it down to us auto mechanics
"Eric! Your channel and videos suck because you don't show the removal of every bolt, nut, and fastener! unsub!@#"
"Eric! Your channel and videos suck because your videos are too long! No one needs to see you removing every stupid bolt, nut, and fastener! Who needs to see you take off lug nuts!? UNSUB!"
Can't win 'em all Eric :) keep up the great videos.
Guilty confession time: Long, chatty RUclips videos work better than ambien to put me to sleep which saves me hundreds of dollars a year. Keep up the good work! ;-) (PS the sounds of air tools boosts the effect)
More companies should do what GM did on the 3800. You could use a tool from Thexton to replace one of the dogbones up front and then pull the entire engine forward a good three inches. This opened up the entire back of the engine for spark plug changing or whatever you needed to get done back there. Probably the easiest to work on transverse mounted V6 ever.
Just remember to put it in Neutral :)
On that KIA the intake gasket to hold it in place is where four drops of super glue comes in handy... lmbo
I own one of these. About a 650.00 job. The plugs last longer than the valve cover gasket which is back there also. When the gasket leaks it floods the starter. Good car except for this job. Lucky it came with a ten year warranty.
great job Eric ! like always you're a very professional mechanic ! I feel a lot of respect for people like you!
im getting ready to tackle this job on a 05 hyundai xg350 and its got the same motor im gonna just change the plenum gasket because im already there. good video my friend.
this guy is amazing I wish he would do a 94 chevy pickup 5.7 throttle body video
Excellent repair Eric - three spark plug tune-up - classic!!!
Man those brackets look like fun. Can't wait to do this on wife's van. Hence why I'm watching this
I love the moral support from the wife in this video.
Missionary here in Panama, I have a 2005 Kia Sedona. The video is very helpful. I had the coils and plugs , wires replaced about 2 yrs ago. I was not sure how he did the back. Thanks
You know how many times I've sent people away in tears for asking me questions while I've been screwing with a bolt for 20 minutes? ....... and she never learns! LOL
I recently had to remove my plenum, different car, but same blind bolts and classic reach around, sooooo, I was glad to see there are no special tricks other than you having all kinds of tools... do I sound jealous? Well that is because I am! Lol Thanks for all you do!
You have created an excellent video. Much much better than any of your competitors. I would not have been able to complete the job without your video. Thank you so much
The owner should of had new valve cover/spark plug cover gaskets done right away,,,Great job Eric as always...I love your channel as i have learned a lot from you and your personality rocks.
Fantastic tip on the spark plug installation @ app minute 33:00. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
I think we can all relate to needing an extension!
Great video Eric O. I enjoy all your videos. It's cute when Mrs. O is shy of the camera. Also, I love the Brake Clean sound effect. Thanks!
Oh by the way your channel is the only one that i watch your commercial's all the way through just so you get some extra cash... Love your channel man always learn something even stuff i don't wanna learn..lol...
Hmmm....good to see the whole thing from beginning to end....more real experience in car repairs....
Every nut and bolt...I can hardly see the type writer keys because im laughing so hard...That is a great great look for you Eric....Superb
I like how you didn't spread RTV everywhere, it seems so much cleaner to trust your new gasket and your cleaned surfaces. People talk about putting a dab on the corners but I've often wondered about the rationale. How often do you use both a new gasket and RTV?
I agree, I only use RTV if that is what it calls for. I find a clean surface and a new gasket does the job just fine.
And I thought putting plugs in my 2004 Ford E350 5.4 was a pain, at least I didn't have to pull my intake off. Awesome job as always
hey Mrs O could you do us a favor? can you undercover an Eric O shop rage vid seeing him throwing stuff and spazzing out would be hilarious lol
You reference The Lego Movie more than I do, haha! One of my favorite shows...Planning on taking my son to the premier of the new Lego Batman in a few days.
"Now I just need a little extension, story of my life" LOL!
I had a '96 Ford Contour with the 2.5L V6... it came from the factory with single plats on the forward bank and double-plats on the rear. Not long after I got it, it developed severe driveability issues. It really felt like the transmission was shifting back and forth. Turned out to be a cracked insulator on a rear plug!
"Part 7 of the spark plug job" Hahaha, the banter is the best part of this channel.
I'd like to see a "Day with Josh" video sometime.
So would I.
@@altonbarbee8864 He did a video with helping Josh improve his diagnostic skills :)
You are the best auto channel on RUclips and for that reason I'm unsubbing just so I can resubscribe!
A little testy today Erric O ? Another easy repair preformed effortlessly by the Master.
Look I'm just going to say it... My favorite RUclips auto repair channel.
LOL.." You dont seem very good at that move right now! " //
The rear brackets are the biggest issue on those. Also very brittle plastic connectors. I just did valve cover gaskets on an 04 with 179k on it. The rubber had turned to glass!
Here is my Kia experience. Anyone in my position has encountered the same thing from Kia. If you cannot supply them with up to date maintenance records on your vehicle they will not cover it. So for instance, if you change your own oil you're screwed. Might work if you saved all your receipts but very few people are in the habit of saving receipts of them doing their own oil changes. This ploy Kia uses is well documented if you want to look it up, I have, and it’s out there. Also my car would be covered under the SC147 recall as the symptoms of my engine seizing up (engine needs replaced) followed the exact same symptomology as those the manufacturing defect notes in the recall. The recall notice even appears on my Carfax report. Again you can find all the recall information online. The reason my car isn't part of the SC147 recall according to Kia is because it is MPI instead of GDI. All the rest of the engine is the exact same, 2.4L theta II. Kia says that because my car uses a different kind of fuel injection method that it cannot be affected by the metal filings left in the engine block which is what the SC147 recall is all about. That's totally absurd on its face but that's Kia's position. The vehicles Kia did recall was done after many government threats as well as numerous lawsuits brought by disgruntled Kia owners for which there are many. Kia's mother company, Hyundai actually recalled their vehicles for the same problem immediately when the issue was discovered. It took Kia several years later to admit to the problem and issue a recall even though they were well aware of the problem. Where was Kia's concern for people being killed due to this manufacturing defect? A car having its engine seize up on the interstate would be something that would concern most companies immediately but not Kia. Unless Kia completely changes the way it does business they will continue to cost consumers thousands of dollars for defective cars and probably end up killing people due to their own negligence. I had to argue, write emails, file complaints with various entities, etc just to get Kia to actually LOOK at my engine at no cost to me to determine the how and why of the engine failure. Kia refused to cover my car even though it is under warranty and furthermore refused to even LOOK at my car to see what caused the failure. I'm still waiting for a callback from Kia with their assessment. Kia actually agreed to take my valve cover off to take a look at my car once I complained as high up as I could to Kia. This was after several months of my car sitting dead on the Auffenberg Kia lot in Metro east St Louis. Kia actually told me I'd have to pay $1500 up front to have my engine failure looked into initially. My constant pressure on Kia finally got them to say they would take my valve cover off for no fee which costs Kia less than $50 in labor. Kia had no desire whatsoever to know what caused my engine to seize up. Their ONLY concern was to avoid any acknowledgement of any responsibility or liability. Kia already knew what caused the engine to fail. The same thing that happened to hundreds of thousands of the same engines made by Kia and Hyundai. It was the exact same problem as the Kia SC147 recall. Taking the valve cover off will not help. There was no oil leak. No oil smell. Never any indication of any problem with the valve cover. It's simply a ploy for Kia to say we looked at your engine and it's your fault. Who would trust their assessment at this point anyway? I'm out thousands of dollars I still owe on a car without a working engine. Don't you think any car maker worth a darn would want to know why one of their vehicles engines just seized up on the highway? Kia's been super lucky so far no one has died due to their negligence. Additionally a co-worker of mine had a problem with his Kia and will not buy one again either. For his Kia the car required a specific oil filter made and installed by Kia and if that was not used the engine fails. He was never told this when he purchased the vehicle. His insurance successfully sued Kia for over $7,000 for his engine failure. Unfortunately my insurance doesn't cover mechanical issues. Ever wonder why your Kia never quite gets the gas mileage it was rated to get? Kia has also paid out for a class action lawsuit because they lied about the MPG of many of their models. The very MPG rating that many people base a large percentage of their purchase decision on. Yeah, Kia lied about that too but kept it hush hush. You can find the information online if you look for it. I had my car into the dealership (Auffenberg) several times before the engine failure telling them something is bad wrong with the car. The Kia service department ran every kind of computer diagnostic and could find no reason for the problems which included knocking, major loss of power, major loss of fuel economy and car dying at both idle and speed. Check engine light was always on and every sensor it said was malfunctioning was replaced and it didn't help. Unfortunately I could not leave my car with Kia. Kia wouldn't supply me with a free rental. They said it was against company policy. My step daughter was dying needing a second liver transplant as all this was going on and I couldn't be without that vehicle. With only one vehicle (other than the Kia) I wouldn't be able to get to work or my step daughter wouldn't be able to be cared for properly. I told Kia this and still they refused to get me a rental while they actually got to the root of my car problem and addressed it. Instead they said sorry to hear that, we can't find any problem with your car. They actually let me leave with a car they KNEW was dangerous and about to fail. They didn't care that my family was going through a serious medical situation with my step daughter and the car behaving as it was only increased the stress on my entire family during this time. Fortunately my step daughter got her transplant just in time and is doing ok now. Not only did Kia sell me a defective product but all this happened as our family is going through the stress of a child being deathly ill, lots of additional costs for medical related expenses and Kia was told this and didn't care. Kia added thousands of dollars to my already stressed finances by selling me a defective vehicle. But it gets even better. The Kia rep in Arizona named Steve that handles my case and many others actually told me on the phone that some of Kia's cars die early and that's just the way it is. He insisted all other car manufacturers have the same problem and also refuse to repair the vehicles leaving their customers screwed too. That's certainly not my experience nor that of anyone I know. Steve at Kia flat out told me Kia isn't going to pay and I'm out of luck because I got a bad Kia and have to eat it. That's what he said. That's Kia’s customer service that said that to me. I have to shake my head and laugh every time I call Kia and their recording says "Rated #1 in initial quality 2 years in a row!" Yeah, and dies in 78,000 miles and Kia refuses to make a full recall or honor it's warranty. You won't see Kia winning any customer service awards or vehicle longevity awards. My advice to anyone that has a Kia (ESPECIALLY if it's a 2.4L) is to trade it in and get something other than a Kia before it dies and your left paying off a car that doesn't run. I liked Kia at one time or I wouldn't have bought one. What I've found out since has opened my eyes to the quality of their vehicles and their denials of their own manufacturing defects even if it could cost lives or severely screw consumers over financially. Buying a Kia might make you think you're getting more quality for less money but it's all based upon lies and cover-ups. That is my Kia experience and it's the WORST experience I've had with any company on any level at any time in my 31 (47 - 16) years of driving cars.
you didn't show us the process of switching from white to black gloves..... unsubscribing.....
Black gloves = +5 BHP
They turn black naturally as his mechanic-god powers grow stronger.
From Michael Jackson to Darth Vader?
I'm just glad that he's finally using gloves. About time Eric realized how important his hands are.
kugmyster lol lmao
Yea... that Milwaukee right angle impact is about as gutless as they come. Too bad because all their other impacts are fantastic.
It's the 'reach-around', Mrs. O! The 'reach-around'!
have a friend want to tune up 2009 Sedona. I preferred him to you, Eric
I have a magnetic spark plug socket - works great and came from the junk tools section at Advance Auto.
I had to change plugs on 2002 Nissan Altima, what fun.
Being there learned a lot!
Not as bad as fords triton 5.4lt!. Yah.
Gonna try a tune up 2004 Kia Sedona. Not a mechanic but work on my vehicles by necessity. Very informative video. Thanks !!
Well that went pretty smooth for a Signpainter (me lol) Kia is running smooth but a rough sound from the cam area. Next project. Thanks the video was very helpful.
Great job. I'm glad Ms. O came out just in time to help get those stubborn bolts out. You're the man Eric keep up the good work and thanks for the videos.
Things get crusty here in Indiana, too.
you both havent experienced a Scottish winter vehicle!! jeez.
This guy rocks!!, any experienced mechanic can show you how , but personality helps you retain information I almost look forward to breakin somethin ...keepem comin