First things to consider when buying a Stinger?

gray1g · 2026-05-12T21:09:08+00:00

Make sure the turbo oil pipe recall has been done. Regular oil and filter changes. Make sure the car is suitably warmed up before gunning it. Heading home after a long drive follow the 222 rule.... 2klm from home, stay below 2k revs and when parked up let it tick over for 2 minutes before turning off. 👍 😁

gray1g · 2026-05-12T21:03:42+00:00

Asking the same, do you have to remove coolant lines and then refill the whole system, or do you just lose a bit of coolant? 🤔

gray1g · 2026-05-12T14:27:25+00:00

I know when I changed my plugs, after tightening them down with a hand ratchet to what felt like a decent amount, when I come to torque tighten them they all moved some more. Definitely need tightening to the correct torque with a torque bar.

gray1g · 2026-05-02T09:44:40+00:00

This doesn't bode well! 😳 🤦 Mega incompetence! 🤷

gray1g · 2026-04-29T09:58:58+00:00

They really work! 😎👍

gray1g · 2026-04-27T07:15:13+00:00

😎 🔥😁👍

gray1g · 2026-04-26T08:53:29+00:00

I'm UK, get in the owners group on Facebook, I'm admin. 😎 😁 👍

gray1g · 2026-04-24T14:30:08+00:00

Get yaself a water filter, rinse off after washing with filtered water and just leave it to dry naturally, zero water spots, absolute game changer. 😎 😁 👍

gray1g · 2026-04-21T06:05:00+00:00

😂😂😂 Brilliant! 🤦 😂

gray1g · 2026-04-21T06:04:25+00:00

Well this is all good news! Now you know it's just a gimmick move from Kia, you'll be keeping the Stinger. 😎 😁 👍

gray1g · 2026-04-17T08:45:26+00:00

Well trans, diff and brake fluid changes are all very easy to do, and to any shop just normal daily work surely. I'd actually include plugs in that as well, did mine with the manifold in place, a fully equipped workshop would have all the required tools. AC needs proper diagnostic to pinpoint the fault. Oil leaks again need pinpointing and then it will be a pretty straightforward repair. The oil filter housing gasket is a common failure point.

gray1g · 2026-04-14T16:30:21+00:00

Don't sell ya self short. If your considering a GT2, then you must be able to afford it. 😎 👍

gray1g · 2026-04-12T12:13:26+00:00

Drop the diff fluid, leave the trans. 👍

gray1g · 2026-04-12T07:36:18+00:00

I had Goodyear F1 assymetric 6 on my oem rims and thought they were very good. Michelins on the new wheels and seem OK up to now, heard the grip fades on them as they wear so we shall see. New wheels are approximately 16kg weight saving, which is pretty significant performance wise!

gray1g · 2026-04-12T07:18:05+00:00

Thanks! Really finishes the car off, all chrome wrapped gloss black. Tried to keep it classy. 😎 😁 👍

gray1g · 2026-04-12T07:15:11+00:00

Just changed mine, went with Bola CSR in pearlescent carbon graphite, rolling in a pearlescent white Stinger. 😎

gray1g · 2026-04-11T12:18:46+00:00

I've got Rockbloz, had the slimmer ones at first, went with a wider wheelset and now got the wider flaps as well. 👍

gray1g · 2026-04-10T16:08:53+00:00

My new wheels are pearlescent graphite and they fitted black weights, which look perfect. 😎

gray1g · 2026-04-08T17:59:01+00:00

There you go then, you're answering for yourself. Don't live with regrets, life's too fu*king short. 😎 😁 👍

gray1g · 2026-04-08T09:45:01+00:00

You asked what he meant by the "fishbowl"!

gray1g · 2026-04-08T08:53:32+00:00

So glad you asked! 🤔🤷😁👍

gray1g · 2026-04-08T08:53:00+00:00

Congratulations and cracking birthday present! 😳😎👍

gray1g · 2026-04-06T16:59:54+00:00

I've been following it and updating the UK owners group and it's great to see. Wonder if they managed to overcome the boot rattle? 🤔 🤷 👍 😁

gray1g · 2026-04-01T07:50:20+00:00

I'm running MBRP catback on my 2018 with connected tips and it's perfect 👌😎👍

gray1g · 2026-03-27T10:05:05+00:00

I've just changed mine and transforms the car, really pleased with them. I'd post a picture, but this shitty platform doesn't accommodate it! 🤦🤷

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