Actually he is unpopular with editors because he tells the truth...and the
ads stop.

jlrogers wrote:
Actually he is unpopular with editors because he tells the truth...and the
ads stop.



Actually he was fired for reviewing cars without actually driving them,
as in the 5 series which is one of the best driving cars around at the
time. He also got in trouble for citing service data that he made up.
Even Tridata, which has no ads gave the Sedona a glowing review and
it's the highest rated vehicle at ANY price on MSN autos.


RB
35s5
NY

KT2006040701 Language English
Published 4/7/2006 Area N. America
Model Sedona(2006)
Gr./Sys./Comp Suspension System / Front Suspension System / Front Strut
Assembly
Symptom SSN001 - Noise
SS1000 - poor or rough ride
Subject 2006 Sedona Upper Strut Spring Seat Adjustment Procedure

KIA Motors has identified vehicles that were built between
(10/10/2005-04/10/2006) exhibiting a pulling / drift concern while driving.
Improper alignment of the upper spring seat plate can cause noise concerns
and drift/pull concerns on some vehicles. Confirm that the vehicles tire
condition, tire pressure and wheel alignment has been checked and are within
specification before proceeding with this repair procedure. To correct these
concerns, the upper spring seat plate may have to be repositioned.

Other t.s.b.: A few vehicles have had back lift gate leaks, look at the
sealant on body seam in upper passenger side corner, if gap present anywhere
needs more sealing compound or water will accumulate in well behind 3rd
seat.

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jlrogers±³©

One interesting quirk of the sedona van is the oil filter. Kia uses a remote
oil filter that is a cartridge with two O rings to seal the filter in the
housing. If the lower O ring is not seated properly engine damage may/will
result (kia's language). So when the 17 year old lube tech changes your
oil, he will be dealing with an oil filter that is non standard, and
requires mechanical knowledge to prevent leakage/engine damage. The
cartridges are obviously only available at a kia dealership and are very
pricey.

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jlrogers±³©

jlrogers±³© wrote:
One interesting quirk of the sedona van is the oil filter. Kia uses a remote
oil filter that is a cartridge with two O rings to seal the filter in the
housing. If the lower O ring is not seated properly engine damage may/will
result (kia's language). So when the 17 year old lube tech changes your
oil, he will be dealing with an oil filter that is non standard, and
requires mechanical knowledge to prevent leakage/engine damage. The
cartridges are obviously only available at a kia dealership and are very
pricey.

--
jlrogers±³©


Poor JLrogers....free oil changes for 5 years via Kia service....longer
than we'll own the van!

Oops! You missed the big Sedona error...improper front strut install on
some early 2006 models. Has been corrected.
Not doing to well, eh?

RB
35s5
NY