{"id":1702,"date":"2022-04-14T16:16:47","date_gmt":"2022-04-14T20:16:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/?p=1702"},"modified":"2022-08-24T16:02:15","modified_gmt":"2022-08-24T20:02:15","slug":"engine-problems-kia-sportage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/engine-problems-kia-sportage\/","title":{"rendered":"Engine problems on Kia Sportage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Kia Sportage will be needing a new engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The vehicle was dropped off at our Woodbridge auto repair shop after it caught on fire. (We believe that it gave the impression of being on fire, because the oil hit the exhaust.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We don\u2019t know if there were any warning lights or if it was running poorly, which is usually the case before it reaches this level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When one of our employees tried to start the engine, another employee heard the starter running very loudly. It sounded like someone was hitting the engine with a hammer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They discovered that the starter wasn\u2019t louder than normal. There was a hole in the engine block, and the sound of the starter could be heard better because there was less material masking it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Something caused the crankshaft bearings to seize up. Because metal needs to go somewhere, something broke and shot a hole in the engine block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Hole-in-engine-block.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"846\" src=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Hole-in-engine-block-1024x846.jpg\" alt=\"A hole in the engine block of a Kia Sportage.\" class=\"wp-image-1704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Hole-in-engine-block-1024x846.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Hole-in-engine-block-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Hole-in-engine-block-768x634.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Hole-in-engine-block-1536x1269.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Hole-in-engine-block-100x83.jpg 100w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Hole-in-engine-block-793x655.jpg 793w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Hole-in-engine-block-1080x892.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Hole-in-engine-block.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Hole in the engine block of a Kia Sportage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will need to purchase a used engine, because \u2013 due to supply chain problems \u2013 any engines that are being sent over from Korea aren\u2019t making it to us. Also, the remanufacturers we partner with don\u2019t have any built.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to avoid engine problems<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, what can you do to prevent this from happening to you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paying attention to any warning signs is one thing you can do. If a light appears on your dashboard or your vehicle isn\u2019t running the way it should, bring it into or call a repair shop.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can learn more about what certain dashboard lights mean, by reading <a href=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/dashboard-lights\/\"><strong>this article we posted<\/strong><\/a>. It\u2019s important to remember that, depending on the vehicle, a warning light may look differently than traditional icons. So, we encourage you to check your owner\u2019s manual to confirm which one(s) have turned on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being without a car for a few days and making transportation arrangements may be inconvenient. However, it could save you a lot of stress and money in the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Taking care of your vehicle\u2019s engine<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are also some ways you can maintain your engine and prevent engine problems, like having regular oil changes performed and using BG MOA, an oil additive that <a href=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/bg-moa-provides-additional-protection-engine\/\"><strong>provides additional protection to the engine<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Woodbridge mechanics conduct courtesy inspections with our oil change service. We\u2019re not your \u201c10 minute oil change\u201d place. Through a digital vehicle inspection, we are able to take photos and short videos that show you what\u2019s going on with your vehicle, what needs to be replaced, and if it\u2019s a safety or maintenance item. By visiting your auto repair shop on a regular basis, we can catch things like valve cover gaskets and oil leaks ahead of time to help avoid a catastrophic engine failure like the one the Kia experienced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As these engines get older, some oil will go past the rings and go out through the tailpipe \u2013 which you may or may not see. Along with oil leaks, that causes a low oil problem faster. Plus, not checking it on a regular basis \u2013 either not adding it or fixing oil leaks \u2013 could result in a bigger problem.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend you look for drips of oil in your driveway or garage. An older vehicle is going to have a small oil leak, and it may not be necessary to fix it. However, if you start to notice it more than normal, it would be a good idea to get to your auto repair shop and have them take a look at it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to an oil change, cheap doesn\u2019t necessarily mean good. Our shop only uses full synthetic oil. It does cost a little bit more, but it\u2019s much better for your engine. Also, we use a high quality oil filter. Cheap there really doesn\u2019t mean good. That\u2019s what\u2019s filtering out those small particles of metal, brass, and whatever else that\u2019s floating around there, or any carbon that\u2019s building up in the oil. So, using a high quality oil and oil filter can help your engine last longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HomeTowne Auto Repair &amp; Tire is an authorized Michelin and BFGoodrich tire dealer located in Woodbridge, Virginia. 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