Thanks for the info. One important note is to use a 6 point 17mm socket instead of a 12 point 17mm socket. 12 point 17mm socket will not open drain bolt.
17mm box end open end wrench using the box end works best for taking out the drain plug. Put the box end on the plug and give it a good hard and quick whack with the meaty heal part of your hand to "pop" the plug loose!! Using a ratchet and socket is doing it the HARD WAY!!!!
I think I'll take my chances and use a Wix filter on mine, Kia can't force the use of an OEM filter unless they provide them, which in my case they did NOT.
It is usually best to change the oil filter first. On most vehicles it breaks the seal when the filter is removed and sometimes up to half a quart of oil will drain back into the pan that was held in the system by the anti-drainback valve in the filter. I bet if you removed the drain plug again you would get a decent amount of oil coming out of there after the filter was replaced.
I think you have to fill the filter with oil before you put it back , otherwise the engine will not have oil when you start the engine for the first 3 or 4 seconds
hi just watched this video, see i have a question. when you removed the the cover to access the drain plug and filter, were the horns or the horns connector wire visible from down there? i want to install an air horn to my 2017 sorento but i really want to avoid removing the bumper for that, thank you.
Heck, I had a Kia Spectra and I NEVER replaced the washer the entire life of the car lol. Had it for up to 180k miles before I sold it. Still the original washer, didn't leak.
I saw by the marking on the panel you took off to get at the pan bolt and filter that you look like you were going to modify the panel so you wouldn't have to take the 10mm screws out. Am I correct and if so I assume it does not void the warranty? Also Kia is supposed to supply the oil filters since it's a requirement to use OEM filters? I am in NY State and my son just bought a couple of filters for his Sorento which is also a 2016.
I have a 2016 Sorrento SXL-Turbo, when I did my first oil change the drain plug was extremely tight as I saw in your video. Why does the factory tighten the drain plug so tight??? You think they'd be concerned about the possibility of stripping the threads or creating future problems for the owner.Any thoughts?
Hey, your cars' front wheels are on these ramps. Isn't that a problem for draining the oil? I mean shouldn't it be parked flat or horizontal? (sorry for my English)
On the Kia Sorento the drain plug is on the back of the oil pan, pointing towards the rear of the vehicle, so I think it should be fine, if not help the draining process.
Hey what kind of oil do you use. I'm up in edmonton alberta canada and i use full synthetic. I want to start doing it myself rather than paying someone.
Kia handbook on my 2018 optima says Total oil. No way you ever find that brand in USA. Just find a full synthetic that meets KIA specs, ISLAc 6, API, SP and proper weight oil. USE OEM FILTER ONLY or the Stealership will try to weasel out of engine warranty if you use other filters.
do you have any warranty issues where you are by doing your own servicing? Here in the UK, the Kia warranty is 7 years or 100,000 miles. However, you must have all servicing done by a main dealer or reputable garage and using only kia parts. Also, what cameras do you use?
+Teribus13 Here in the states it violates warranty laws to require the use of oem parts unless they are provided free of charge. That being said on my Kias i only use OEM filters when I do my changes. I use the money saved on oil changes to put towards the more technical maintenance.
kia may deny warranty if you use a non oem filter and/or incorrect oil. save your receipt of filters and oil for warranty. I'm pretty sure even uk dealers are using the fear factor as over here. check the fine print, it gives you the terms
Hey my Kia Sorrento 2016 is burning lot oil between oil changes. I have to keep checking every week oil level. Any suggestion why is this happening ? My car has 150 k. Thanks
Your car falls under the lifetime engine warranty. Make sure that’s squared away via the recall. We apparently have an issue where some tiny metal shavings jam oil passages reducing lubrication. That could be the cause of excessive engine wear that you could be having. Also check for leaks. Some leaks only happen under engine load, so your parking space will be clean.
Take that under cover off and throw it straight in the trash!!! Has no purpose whatsoever!!!! The ONLY thing it does is hold road debris, dirt and the worse thing----moisture underneath the vehicle!!!! I can't even begin to tell you how many Kia's that come into our shop with these things on that are rusting out like CRAZY underneath that cover because it holds moisture under the car!! And also, how many Kia's that come into our shop that have had the covers removed since DAY 1 that have absolutely no rust anywhere underneath the engine and frame!! With it removed the underside of the engine and frame gets a constant circulation of fresh air to dry things out after driving through the rain. With that cover on, all the moisture is held underneath the car for days on end causing severe rusting to occur!!! As far as people saying that it improves air flow underneath the vehicle thus increasing fuel mileage, I call B.S. on that one!!!! With it removed there is ZERO decrease in gas mileage-ZERO!!
I've watched quite a few oil change videos for my different cars and that's probably the best one I've seen.
I’m watching this as my boyfriend changes it and I have to say I’m highly entertained! 😂😂
You are so beautiful
2:42. This is huge!!!! Ive never seen a shaft this big!
This is why I came to the comments section.
Thanks for the info. One important note is to use a 6 point 17mm socket instead of a 12 point 17mm socket. 12 point 17mm socket will not open drain bolt.
17mm box end open end wrench using the box end works best for taking out the drain plug. Put the box end on the plug and give it a good hard and quick whack with the meaty heal part of your hand to "pop" the plug loose!! Using a ratchet and socket is doing it the HARD WAY!!!!
WhaT size is that oil filter tool ,to remove the filter? I need one for that same car..great video...welll explain
I think I'll take my chances and use a Wix filter on mine, Kia can't force the use of an OEM filter unless they provide them, which in my case they did NOT.
It is usually best to change the oil filter first. On most vehicles it breaks the seal when the filter is removed and sometimes up to half a quart of oil will drain back into the pan that was held in the system by the anti-drainback valve in the filter. I bet if you removed the drain plug again you would get a decent amount of oil coming out of there after the filter was replaced.
Do you have a reference for that, or is it just your observation?
I'll be doing this this weekend same type of suv and color lol
It helps with start ups if you add oil to the filter. Just an FYI.
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A word of advice, do not overfill your engine with oil. always maintain oil level within the low and high lines on your dip stick.
I bay car from USA kia soul 2015 in cap oil 5w20 but i live in Iraq you know wither in summer up 45c ,I can put 5w30?
Iraq Tube H ya u can one grade up won't hurt. But when u start going up two or more is when ur doing damage.
I think you have to fill the filter with oil before you put it back , otherwise the engine will not have oil when you start the engine for the first 3 or 4 seconds
Great Video 👍💯 Now going to attempt doing it myself 🤞
anyone ever thought of cutting holes just enough to access filter and oil pan????? curious if that would work without causing problems.
I did. 50,000 miles later and no issues.
👍🏽thanks for this informative video.
hi just watched this video, see i have a question. when you removed the the cover to access the drain plug and filter, were the horns or the horns connector wire visible from down there? i want to install an air horn to my 2017 sorento but i really want to avoid removing the bumper for that, thank you.
Make a video for the transmission oil change?
+Alfredo Solorio with time my friend. subscribe to my channel, and await! ;)
I'm also waiting for the video of the transmission oil change
No need to replace the oil drain plug washer each and every time!!! That washer is good for AT LEAST 10-20 oil changes!!
Heck, I had a Kia Spectra and I NEVER replaced the washer the entire life of the car lol. Had it for up to 180k miles before I sold it. Still the original washer, didn't leak.
I've never seen a shaft so big....pause! lol thanks for the upload
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Nice car ramps, where did u cop those?
I saw by the marking on the panel you took off to get at the pan bolt and filter that you look like you were going to modify the panel so you wouldn't have to take the 10mm screws out. Am I correct and if so I assume it does not void the warranty? Also Kia is supposed to supply the oil filters since it's a requirement to use OEM filters? I am in NY State and my son just bought a couple of filters for his Sorento which is also a 2016.
What happened with the odd clip things next to the 10mm bolts when removing the underside cover?
+Minwild G they are just push-on style fasteners. they are attached to the splash shield and push/pull onto the studs.
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I have a 2016 Sorrento SXL-Turbo, when I did my first oil change the drain plug was extremely tight as I saw in your video. Why does the factory tighten the drain plug so tight??? You think they'd be concerned about the possibility of stripping the threads or creating future problems for the owner.Any thoughts?
no idea. its not a problem anymore. it might be the curing process from the metals bonding - idk,
Hey, your cars' front wheels are on these ramps. Isn't that a problem for draining the oil? I mean shouldn't it be parked flat or horizontal? (sorry for my English)
On the Kia Sorento the drain plug is on the back of the oil pan, pointing towards the rear of the vehicle, so I think it should be fine, if not help the draining process.
Thx fella
Great info..
Hey what kind of oil do you use. I'm up in edmonton alberta canada and i use full synthetic. I want to start doing it myself rather than paying someone.
Check your car manual, probably you’ll need 5W30 or 5W20
do we need to buy OEM Filter? Local Store doesnt sell them and need to do an oil change this weekend? and do u use fully synthetic or regular oil
ArchiesInc JJDisposal I highly suggest it. Read the factory TSB on it. We need very specific oil flow and only the factory filter allows it.
@@imstricken06 Thank you soo much!
AGREED! The Stealership will look for any reason to void warranty, cause that’s what they do! That’s what they are!
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he said nuts hahaha
What happens if you leave the oil seal on? Could it blow your engine?
It will leak oil out quickly as the RPM increases.
God why didn't they make.it like the sante fe with the doors?
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I notice you're using Mobile 1. Any truth to the earlier comments that anything other than KIA oil & filter void the warranty?
Kia handbook on my 2018 optima says Total oil. No way you ever find that brand in USA. Just find a full synthetic that meets KIA specs, ISLAc 6, API, SP and proper weight oil. USE OEM FILTER ONLY or the Stealership will try to weasel out of engine warranty if you use other filters.
do you have any warranty issues where you are by doing your own servicing? Here in the UK, the Kia warranty is 7 years or 100,000 miles. However, you must have all servicing done by a main dealer or reputable garage and using only kia parts.
Also, what cameras do you use?
+Teribus13 Here in the states it violates warranty laws to require the use of oem parts unless they are provided free of charge. That being said on my Kias i only use OEM filters when I do my changes. I use the money saved on oil changes to put towards the more technical maintenance.
kia may deny warranty if you use a non oem filter and/or incorrect oil. save your receipt of filters and oil for warranty. I'm pretty sure even uk dealers are using the fear factor as over here. check the fine print, it gives you the terms
4:55 according to Hyundai??
Hyundai owns KIA.
@2:32 that's what she said 😉
justinschnepf Not to me she didn’t.....😞
kia coolant change
Gracias; bale
Hey my Kia Sorrento 2016 is burning lot oil between oil changes. I have to keep checking every week oil level.
Any suggestion why is this happening ?
My car has 150 k.
Thanks
Your car falls under the lifetime engine warranty. Make sure that’s squared away via the recall. We apparently have an issue where some tiny metal shavings jam oil passages reducing lubrication. That could be the cause of excessive engine wear that you could be having. Also check for leaks. Some leaks only happen under engine load, so your parking space will be clean.
Thank u!!
Nothing worse than asking what time it is and having someone explain to you how to build a watch … unreal … get to the point
Take that under cover off and throw it straight in the trash!!! Has no purpose whatsoever!!!! The ONLY thing it does is hold road debris, dirt and the worse thing----moisture underneath the vehicle!!!! I can't even begin to tell you how many Kia's that come into our shop with these things on that are rusting out like CRAZY underneath that cover because it holds moisture under the car!! And also, how many Kia's that come into our shop that have had the covers removed since DAY 1 that have absolutely no rust anywhere underneath the engine and frame!! With it removed the underside of the engine and frame gets a constant circulation of fresh air to dry things out after driving through the rain. With that cover on, all the moisture is held underneath the car for days on end causing severe rusting to occur!!! As far as people saying that it improves air flow underneath the vehicle thus increasing fuel mileage, I call B.S. on that one!!!! With it removed there is ZERO decrease in gas mileage-ZERO!!
rcmantjk anyone else got an opinion on this? Changed my oil today and that cover was a pain in the ass
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