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Straight-talking guides from the workshop floor — how to choose, replace, and get the most out of your Hyundai or Kia engine, written by the team who fits them every day.
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Model guides The Kia Carnival YP's 3.3-litre G6DH petrol V6 is a solid engine, but timing cover oil leaks, carbon buildup and hesitation are commonly reported. Here is what Australian owners should watch for, plus repair and replacement options.
Model guides The Kia Optima's 2.4-litre Theta II engines are linked to well-documented rod bearing wear and oil consumption problems. Here is what Australian owners need to know, including warning signs, the KSDS campaign and repair options.
Model guides The Kia Cerato's Nu petrol engines are the ones most commonly reported for ticking noises, piston slap and oil consumption in Australia. Here is what goes wrong, the warning signs, and what repair or replacement realistically costs.
Model guides The Kia Sportage's Theta II petrol engines are the ones most commonly reported for rod bearing wear, cylinder scuffing and oil consumption in Australia. Here is what goes wrong, the warning signs, and what repair or replacement realistically costs.
Model guides From wastegate rattle to the Australian rod-bearing recall, here are the Hyundai Veloster engine problems owners report most and what fixing them costs.
Model guides The Hyundai Elantra's Nu engines are known for cold-start ticking, oil consumption and carbon buildup. Here's what causes each problem and what a fix costs in Australia.
