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Near that same time, Kia told NHTSA about a recall of more than 618,000 model year 2011-2014 Kia Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles because the Theta engine bearings wore out too early and caused the engines to seize. [5] Kia said it didn't recall the vehicles in 2015 when Hyundai first recalled its cars because the Theta ...
Second big problem: GM's cost-cutters decided not to fit a water separator. Unlike gasoline, diesel fuel is subject to water condensation – hence the need for a water separator. Without one, water in the fuel becomes water in the engine, where it can rust either the cylinders or the complicated mechanical fuel injection pump.
Hyundai and Kia are the manufacturers that have issued the largest number of "do not drive" and "park outside" recalls. Brakes, air bags and electrical systems are the most commonly defective ...
Diesel engine runaway: Diesel engine power is governed by the amount of fuel supplied. Excessive pressure in the crankcase can force mist of engine oil into the intake manifold, which can be burned in the same fashion as Diesel fuel, thus causing runaway. One-pedal driving mode and lack of brake application in deceleration and reverse actions. [16]
Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix a pesky problem that can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. The recalls cover more than 145,000 Hyundai ...
The Nu GDi Hybrid version of this engine combines a 2.0L engine with an electric motor and a 1.76KWh battery, the petrol engine makes 156 PS (115 kW; 154 hp) at 6,000 rpm with 19.3 kg⋅m (140 lb⋅ft; 189 N⋅m) of torque at 5,000 rpm while the electric motor makes 52 PS (38 kW; 51 hp) with 20.9 kg⋅m (151 lb⋅ft; 205 N⋅m) of torque for a ...
This engine comes with and is rated at 280–290 PS (206–213 kW; 276–286 hp) at 6,300-6,600 rpm and 34.3 kg⋅m (336 N⋅m; 248 lb⋅ft) at 5,000 rpm depending on application. Bore x stroke measure 92 mm × 87 mm (3.62 in × 3.43 in); it uses similar technology as the 3.3L and 3.8L variants of the Lambda family.
British Airways Flight 38 crash-landed at London Heathrow in 2008 after its fuel lines became clogged with ice crystals.. In an internal combustion engine, fuel starvation is the failure of the fuel system to supply sufficient fuel to allow the engine to run properly, for example due to blockage, vapor lock, contamination by water, malfunction of the fuel pump or incorrect operation, leading ...