KIA Sorento LX 2013

[yebo]

Mga Sirs,

Kelan pala nag iilaw yung warning light sa fuel? My unit is just a week old tapos nag ilaw yung light near empty pero sa gauge mga >80kms pa yung naka indicate to the gas station. Thanks.

Cheers!

sakto lang yang 80km to empty na yan kasi and reserve fuel is approximately 7-8 liters.

It is not adviseable to allow the fuel tank to go below 1/4 except when on short trips only. The fuel also serves as coolant for the high pressure crdi pump so less fuel in the tank = less cooling for the crdi pump. Pag short trips ok lang kasi di pa iinit yung fuel sa tank.

[T|tan]

sakto lang yang 80km to empty na yan kasi and reserve fuel is approximately 7-8 liters.

It is not adviseable to allow the fuel tank to go below 1/4 except when on short trips only. The fuel also serves as coolant for the high pressure crdi pump so less fuel in the tank = less cooling for the crdi pump. Pag short trips ok lang kasi di pa iinit yung fuel sa tank.

Good info to ah. That is why. I love checking out other threads.

[Dambala]

sakto lang yang 80km to empty na yan kasi and reserve fuel is approximately 7-8 liters.

It is not adviseable to allow the fuel tank to go below 1/4 except when on short trips only. The fuel also serves as coolant for the high pressure crdi pump so less fuel in the tank = less cooling for the crdi pump. Pag short trips ok lang kasi di pa iinit yung fuel sa tank.

Thanks for the great info, bro.

Cheers!

[parakitoJDM]

ser Dambala, nice Fort setup.... BTW what's the farthest u'v driven with the 2bikes at the back? i know Manila - Nuvali and back should be no problem. hehe. sa ganung setup total ilan kayo? 1 + 4kids + wife around 6ish?

[Dambala]

ser Dambala, nice Fort setup.... BTW what's the farthest u'v driven with the 2bikes at the back? i know Manila - Nuvali and back should be no problem. hehe. sa ganung setup total ilan kayo? 1 + 4kids + wife around 6ish?

Thanks, bro.

Yes, 6 lahat kami kaya wala na cargo space sa loob except sa likod ng 3rd row seat. Halos lahat nasa taas.

I bring my bikes wherever we go. I'm from the north so Ilang beses na kaming biyahe doon with that setup. Sagada & Bicol dala ko din. Mahilig din mag surf mga anak ko so dala pati surfboard sa La Union, Baler & Zambales. Minsan dala ko lang para protection din baka ma rear end. 😀🚲🚴🚵

[gun_slinger88]

Depende rin, bro, on how do you intend to use your SUV. The Montero and Fortuner, especially the 4x4 variants really drive differently. They may not be as snappy as the Sorento but they give you a lot of torque, especially when you really need it. They are also truck-based so it's understandable that the ride will be stiffer. Although those two have a higher centre of gravity, I personally feel that they are more stable. especially during high speed.

This is just my personal view because I have a 6-year old 3.0 Fortuner that hasn't failed me yet. We have (with my family) practically toured the entire island of Luzon with it. From Aparri to Sagada to Baguio to Baler to Bicol, etc. The usual set up if we travel is something like this; 4 kids, 3 of them are 6-footer, 2 MTBs at the back and a Thule roof box that contains stuff around 100lbs. And did I say that I race that beast aggressively no matter what road condition? Flat roads or zigzags. It is also my daily drive around the city so you can just imagine the mileage.

This is how I abuse my Fortuner:


I just got a 5-seater Sorento and I'm impressed with its drivability. I also have the 1st gen Tucson, circa 2008. Those two I can compare BUT i don't think I can utilise my Sorento the way I did my Fortuner. It will be only for city drives and leisure long drives to the countryside. I may be wrong though...

Cheers!

Dambala

Thank you for the great insights sir. Agree with your points that rougher use I am better off with either Monty or Fortuner but my primary usage will be for city driving and quarterly trips to Cagayan my home province. And wifey is kinda sold to the sorento already since she may from time to time use it with the kids.

[Dambala]

Thank you for the great insights sir. Agree with your points that rougher use I am better off with either Monty or Fortuner but my primary usage will be for city driving and quarterly trips to Cagayan my home province. And wifey is kinda sold to the sorento already since she may from time to time use it with the kids.

Great choice 👍 ! I'm loving mine. Nakakatakot lang ang bilis.

BTW, I'm from Cagayan (northern) as well.

[alaeh]

Hi all,

been a lurker in this forum for a while until I finally got my sorento early last month. Anyhow, I'm looking to upgrade the rims to the 19" factory rims that usually comes as standard with TOTL sorentos but wanted to ask if anyone knows any shops that sell these or if not are able to source them locally.

These are currently being sold in ebay for $230 / rim plus $150 shipping but not sure if this is legit although the seller is from korea. Kia Mobis sells them at $180 USD (192000 KWON) minus shipping. I put in the 2 links for both in case anyone else is interested.

I don't really mind getting imitations/copies or generics of these rims as those would obviously be cheaper but as long as they're good and strong enough to withstand proper road abuse and won't endanger my passengers then I'm all for it. As always people come first.

Part Number: 52910-2P290
EBAY: Fits Kia 2014 Sorento R Alloy 19 Factory Wheel 1 Piece 52910 2P290 | eBay

KIA MOBIS: ????? ???? ????? KIAMOBIS

[parakitoJDM]

welcome to the Club ser alaeh, i could help u source the rims. landed cost sa Pinas arnd Php28k for a set of four - China replica. Quality should be ok....ask arnd where will u source the tires first. 19"s are a bit.more.expensive now than 20"s in Phil. (i predict.that will change though...)

[parakitoJDM]

ser Dambala,

yung pag blur mo.ng vision pag triple digit.speed ay optical illusion lang na mabilis na. tahimik pa din naman cabin dba? ahahaha.
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Great choice 👍 ! I'm loving mine. Nakakatakot lang ang bilis.*