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For the noise at start up, well for me, i do noticed it but didn't give much thought about it. I guess its more towards the type and brand of engine oil that is put in there. After all, if it is a timing chain type engine, it is bound to make some noises once a while when starting from cold.

Originally Posted by kschachn Originally Posted by JasonDotcom For me, i noticed that KIA oil filters do not filter well enough. OEM filteration is far better. Weird but true. Did the tests myself several times to confirm. What do you do to test them exactly? Just a basic physical appearance...

For me, i noticed that KIA oil filters do not filter well enough. OEM filteration is far better. Weird but true. Did the tests myself several times to confirm.

Originally Posted By: zeng Originally Posted By: JasonDotcom I am having "Toyota CF40" (SAE 40) monograde engine oil in my Kia Sorento 2.5 crdi now. It used to run with 5w-30 semi synthetics for a long time and later 15w-40 minerals. After years gone by and mileage now 189,000KM.... I found...

Originally Posted By: SR5 Your first post. Welcome JasonDotcom !! Thanks SR5! Starting to enjoy this forum!

I am having "Toyota CF40" (SAE 40) monograde engine oil in my Kia Sorento 2.5 crdi now. It used to run with 5w-30 semi synthetics for a long time and later 15w-40 minerals. After years gone by and mileage now 189,000KM.... I found that now it runs much better with monograde. The climate i am...