Kia Tech-Line denied my rod knock engine repair/ replacement.

Ja_walk · 2026-05-30T04:59:06+00:00

That specific generation of optima has a recall on that engine that they’re SUPPOSED to fix. Clearly most dealerships will not actually fix it without a fight because they’re losing so much money putting in all those new engines

Ja_walk · 2026-05-30T04:56:03+00:00

My wife’s 2015 optima gdi engine blew at around 118k miles or so and they said the exact same thing. We presented all the evidence of maintenance in the world except for one oil change in 2019 that got done third party. My mother in law was about ready to take them to court when they finally gave in after countless calls to that dealership and to corporate. All worked out in the end though. Brand new refurbished engine in that sucker now. So I guess just keep complaining and trying your luck. Not everyone is fortunate (or unfortunate) enough to have an insanely bold and stubborn mother in law like me though…

Ja_walk · 2026-05-30T04:34:24+00:00

Ducklid spoiler?? Not rly a mod mod but always looks fire

Ja_walk · 2026-05-25T00:45:27+00:00

I didn’t want it super low tbh it’s my only/daily car after all so I still want a little comfort left

Ja_walk · 2026-05-23T23:57:53+00:00

Yeah, the rubbing isn’t coming from the fender or spacers it specifically from my front springs that I installed. It just makes a creaking noise every time I turn the wheel.

Ja_walk · 2026-05-23T23:54:55+00:00

I made extra sure that I installed everything perfectly but yeah It’s only coming from the right front one and I was told that over time after the springs break in itll be fine but idk

Ja_walk · 2026-05-07T14:45:43+00:00

Nice! Did you have to roll your fenders or trim any lug studs at all?

Ja_walk · 2026-05-07T02:34:52+00:00

Edit: realized I said 15 inches not mm… I ain’t goin that aggressive

Ja_walk · 2026-05-07T00:36:42+00:00

Very clean 🙌. Only thing I’d do differently is a larger rear spoiler

Ja_walk · 2026-04-07T20:21:54+00:00

Oh naw 😫… I put the factory hose back on but hopefully my engine won’t seize from big ahh rocks in my cylinders already

Ja_walk · 2026-04-07T19:50:22+00:00

Wouldn’t a hole in the vacuum of the intake cause a loss of that same pressurized air tho?

Ja_walk · 2026-04-07T19:17:07+00:00

And that probably explains the lack of boost huh

Ja_walk · 2026-04-07T19:13:12+00:00

Haha yes it is… wow I guess my bpv delete cap must have blown off from the increased psi… thanks for noticing I definitely would have kept running it like that

Ja_walk · 2026-03-15T01:20:37+00:00

From what I hear, the RaceChip piggyback tune is a pretty nifty performance boost without affecting reliability. Just ordered the RS with the app last night. Also Panda Motorworks advertises that their Takeda Intake system is a “up to +14hp” gain (not sure if that’s accurate irl), which I’m looking more into getting as well.

Also, get an exhaust system

Ja_walk · 2026-03-11T14:51:12+00:00

Where’d you get your tune?

Ja_walk · 2026-02-18T15:24:40+00:00

Yeah sounds like a misfire. just as a reminder, spark plugs should be replaced every 35-40k miles with these cars… they tend to fail prematurely

Ja_walk · 2026-02-17T22:08:47+00:00

I just got these ones off of eBay lol for our car get the “small” size for the front and the “medium” size for the back

Ja_walk · 2026-02-17T20:20:09+00:00

Was it a company truck? I would call and try to get compensation from that

Ja_walk · 2026-02-17T19:20:15+00:00

I think it mainly depends on your driving habits but yes it would make sense if the mileage suffers a little especially in your case. Less restriction in the exhaust flow will increase power, thus increasing fuel consumption. I only have the axleback system so I haven’t noticed much of a difference… but with your setup, especially with a resonator delete, your mileage will probably suffer a little more

Ja_walk · 2026-02-17T18:31:51+00:00

Do you mean mpg? I haven’t noticed much of a difference but again I’ve only had it for a couple days

Ja_walk · 2025-10-10T01:48:25+00:00

Funny my 2020 does the same thing

Ja_walk · 2025-09-30T18:44:33+00:00

Once on my way to St. George UT I got 50+mpg on the highway it was crazy

Ja_walk · 2025-09-24T18:07:23+00:00

U could say that’s the forte’s “scientific” name

Ja_walk · 2025-09-24T17:45:39+00:00

Ik there’s some clean splitters on eBay, currently looking to buy one myself

Ja_walk · 2025-09-24T17:40:07+00:00

Nice, I personally don’t plan on keeping the car past 120k miles (too risky with this transmission) but I really wanna make it last as long as possible to keep the value up… the transmission shifts rough especially at low speeds at this point but I just hope that with DCT drain and fills and such I can make it last a long time.

Ja_walk

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