However, after leaving the dealership to drive a short 15 miles home, Wallis’ Kia Optima seized while driving and he was forced to have the car towed to his home, where is vehicle remains inoperable due to the failed engine, the lawsuit states. The lawsuit cites at least 19 customer complaints filed with the NHTSA. Is there a problem with the Kia engine?Įven numerous complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), have not prompted Kia to repair the engine oil defect or or to reimburse customers who incurred out-of-pocket expenses to repair the defect. Over time, the contaminants in the oiling system cause the connecting rod bearings to fracture and spew large amounts of metal debris into the engine oil, which it cannot filter out to maintain necessary oil pressure. The type of oil used in a 2006 Kia Spectra is 5W-20 or 5W-30 Synthetic. What kind of oil does a 2003 Kia Spectra take? How much oil does a 2006 Kia Spectra take?Ī 2005-2009 Kia Spectra engine oil capacity is rated at 4.2 Quarts. Warm tipsIf there is oil or other fluid leaks present,they should be. Kia Seltos, Kia Sephia, Kia Sorento, Kia Soul, Kia Spectra, Kia Sportage. Add oil to the rubber seal to help it seal up.After the oil is drained reinstall the drain bolt.Using a 17mm wrench remove the drain plug bolt and let the oil drain into a drain pan.To select the right part or fluid see the table below. Located the drain plug at the back of the oil pan. 2006 Kia Spectra Second generation Fluid and Lubricant Specifications For 2006 Spectra Second generation Kia recommends to use: SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, SAE 15W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-60, SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-50, and SAE 20W-50.
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