Rev. Tom Wenndt wrote:
> A couple of things:
>
> *If you are concerned about 5W20 oil, don't be. Ford and Honda have
been
> using this for much longer than Kia/Hyundai/Mitsubi**** has.
Nevertheless,
> if it worries you, go to (and stick with) synthetic oil. I am on my
third
> Sedona. After taking one oil change with regular "dino" oil (to finish
the
> break-in process), I have used exclusively synthetic in all of them.
>
> That seems to be about the best you can do for your engine. Often, an
> Advance Auto Parts or Auto Zone has some kind of deal making synthetic
cost
> little or no more than regular oil. And while the 5W20 grade used to be
> almost impossible to find, it is quickly getting onto the shelves.
>
> *Your van should hold up very well. Remember - unlike the old Sedonas,
this
> one has a timing chain, not a belt. And Kia has been getting the build
> quality better and better with each passing year.
>
> *As for the transmission, the Mitsubi****-built transmission is in a
whole
> different and better universe than the clanky transmissions that all the
> Chryslers have had in them. And this tranny is one of the easiest out
there
> to change tranny fluid. Just drain it (it has a drain bolt to do that
with)
> and refill it with Diamond ATF SPIII or Im****t Multi-Vehicle ATF every
> 30,000 miles. You should never have an issue with it then.
>
> Enjoy!
>
>
> <ckmeusel@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
>
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> On Feb 22, 11:43 am, "Rev. Tom Wenndt" <trwen...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>> In the last couple of years, most anti-freeze makers, especially of the
>> better brands (Prestone, Peak, etc.) have upgraded their "standard"
>> ethylene
>> glycol mixture to a long-life anti-freeze. They have also added the
>> necessary additives so that it is compatible with aluminum and most of
the
>> car manufacturers recommendations.
>>
>> In fact, I have a garage nearby that, when doing a complete flush,
drain
>> and
>> refill of any GM vehicle, will refill it with this long-life stuff
instead
>> of that junk called "Dex-Cool."
>>
>> I might advise, for at least a couple of more years, to stay away from
>> some
>> of the cheaper "store brand" stuff, just in case. But, especially if
you
>> can find Peak (which is what I use), you will have no problems. Just
make
>> sure that if you don't buy it pre-mixed that you mix it only with
>> de-mineralized or distilled water.
>>
>> BTW, do you like yourSedonaoverall?
>>
>> <ckmeu...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
>>
>>
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>>
>>
>>
>>> Hello,
>>> I just purchased a new 2007KIASedonaminivan and am trying to find
>>> out what type ofantifreezewas used as the factory fill. Is it long
>>> life or regular greenantifreeze? The owners manual simply says to use
>>> a Ethylene glycol based product for aluminum engines. The maint
>>> schedule says to change at 60,000 miles or 5 years and then change at
>>> 30,000 miles or 2 years after that. (Would this indicate long life or
>>> just regular greenantifreeze)?
>>> I have also read thatKIAuses a phosphated HOATantifreezebut have
>>> not been able to confirm.
>>> Local dealers say to just top off with the standard ethyl glycol green
>>> stuff but I want to be sure that I am not mixing different coolants
>>> when I top off the resevoir and possibly cause theantifreezeto be
>>> less protective. There are so many different colors and types of
>>> antifreezesold these days I just want to be consistent.
>>> Anyone have any information as to what exactly was the factory fill?
>>> Thanks In Advance- Hide quoted text -
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> I really like the Kia Sedona with the 3.8 liter engine. It is quick
> but also does not get very good gas mileage. I am trying to decide on
> which Oil to use for the 1st oil change. They recommend 5W20 and I am
> leaning toward Motorcraft Semi-synthetic oil with a 5,000 mile oil
> change. I have found several people that have had this oil tested and
> it has come back with low engine wear. Some say the 5W20 weight is
> too thin and is recommended to show increased mileage. Any opinion on
> the oil issue?
>
> I previously owned a 98 Plymouth Grand Voyager 3.3 liter engine and
> was pleased with this product except for the Transmission Problems.
> It seems like the Kia is a little noiser than the Chrysler Products
> but I hope to keep this van for at least 10 years so I hope it holds
> up well.
>
> Thanks
>
>
Go to Wally world for you Synthetic ool and get Walmarts Brand of Oil
its around 13.00 per gal...the OIL is Made by MOBIL
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