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really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 97,100 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
The 2014 Kia Rio GDI engine is a terrible design. The fuel injectors being below the valves cause heavy carbon build up on the valves. I spent $100 on different intake valve cleaners and used a bore scope camera to make sure the valves were clean. I do all of my own repairs on my cars but I'm not ready to tackle rebuilding the engine. It started out only adding 1 quart of oil every 1k miles. Then I went from 0-20 oil to 5-20 and now am at 10-30 to try to get the "blow by" to lessen. Now I'm adding 2 quarts every 1k miles. And its smoking like a chimney. I can't drive with the window down because of the oil smell. It really sucks because the car is less than 10 years old and is in immaculate condition. I see there is a class action lawsuit against Hyundai for this exact problem. I have to find out to get my name on that list.
- Rich M., Dallas, US
Car has less than 100,000 miles on it & it needs a new engine. The mechanic said Piston rings are burning oil & solution is new engine which costs around $9000.
- Ronald G., Dayton, OH, US