My g/f and I just bought a nice 36k miles off Lease 2015 Kia Optima SX 2.0 Turbo. After doing my homework and talking to Kia service departments, I felt the Kia 2.0 Turbo for 2015 was a sure bet to go the distance. Then in my other thread asking about Oil recommendations, I also learn and Google about lots of other various manufactures having pre ignition knock, and LSPI issues. Not just Kia, but most other car makes also.
I also then see Kia and Hyundai just recalled up to 2 million car engines mandatorily due to premature blown engines. Read it was mostly due to the machining process at factory of the crankshafts grinding, leaving metal shaving and debris. The debris got in the oil lines and oil lube flow holes in the cranks also clogging them. Leading to many Blown Engines.
Our Kia car was manufactured in Sept 2014. But is a 2015 Model year. I know that lugging the 4cly 2.0 Turbo, and low RPM is a NO - NO. Also I plan to run nothing but, Top Tier Premium 93 octane Fuel in the car. Just had the Oil changed when I got it, even before I knew of the recalls and issues, so that I knew what oil was in it. I had a Kia dealer check the car. No problems, and used a Kia Filter with Pennzoil Plat Gen Dextrol 2, in 5-30 Full Sys.
Think I read something about oil types possibly affecting the pre ignition, but running a oil that would possibly deter that, would also not have as much wear protection long term. My best thought was "quick" run to btog forum and get those lube experts to help. Guys help? Give a a definite answer please of a oil to run Name - Type - Weight? Kia Filter? or Fram UG sys? Thanks!!!
I also then see Kia and Hyundai just recalled up to 2 million car engines mandatorily due to premature blown engines. Read it was mostly due to the machining process at factory of the crankshafts grinding, leaving metal shaving and debris. The debris got in the oil lines and oil lube flow holes in the cranks also clogging them. Leading to many Blown Engines.
Our Kia car was manufactured in Sept 2014. But is a 2015 Model year. I know that lugging the 4cly 2.0 Turbo, and low RPM is a NO - NO. Also I plan to run nothing but, Top Tier Premium 93 octane Fuel in the car. Just had the Oil changed when I got it, even before I knew of the recalls and issues, so that I knew what oil was in it. I had a Kia dealer check the car. No problems, and used a Kia Filter with Pennzoil Plat Gen Dextrol 2, in 5-30 Full Sys.
Think I read something about oil types possibly affecting the pre ignition, but running a oil that would possibly deter that, would also not have as much wear protection long term. My best thought was "quick" run to btog forum and get those lube experts to help. Guys help? Give a a definite answer please of a oil to run Name - Type - Weight? Kia Filter? or Fram UG sys? Thanks!!!