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by CRA
Thu Feb 28, 2019 12:06 am
Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
Topic: Fuel Leak?
Replies: 1
Views: 21627

Re: Fuel Leak?

Problem solved (by me). At the recent service, the technician failed to properly insert the dipstick. As a result, at especially highway speed, the (expensive) synthetic oil was spraying under pressure all over the engine and the vapours were then sucked into the interior, especially as you come to ...
by CRA
Wed Feb 27, 2019 3:20 am
Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
Topic: Fuel Leak?
Replies: 1
Views: 21627

Fuel Leak?

2017 Kia Niro EX Premium just had 24000 km service. Now when driving at highway speed for 15 min or so, when I pull off the hwy and stop there is a strong smell of gasoline in the interior? Dealer thought possible gas cap problem but not so. Does not seem to happen when driving at lower speed for sh...
by CRA
Tue Feb 27, 2018 3:22 am
Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
Topic: Creaks and groans
Replies: 13
Views: 24972

Re: Creaks and groans

Have 2017 Niro Premium EX. It now has about 15000 KM ( ~10,000Miles). I've posted before about a groaning noise associated with the brakes/suspension. Took it in to Kia dealer, they couldn't find anything wrong. Well, the noise is really irritating and I am seriously thinking of dumping the car. Whe...
by CRA
Sat Nov 11, 2017 10:13 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
Topic: Groaning of parking brake
Replies: 11
Views: 21385

Re: Groaning of parking brake

Well that seems to be the answer. Raining hard all day and when I parked the car I pushed really hard on the parking brake. Not so much as a whimper when I got out. Only happens when it is raining and the brakes/suspension are soaking wet. But nice to know the answer was this simple. Thx for the rep...
by CRA
Fri Nov 10, 2017 6:32 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
Topic: Groaning of parking brake
Replies: 11
Views: 21385

Re: Groaning of parking brake

No it seems to be a wet weather issue. Live in Vancouver Canada and we have just had the driest summer in over 50 years. It doesn't make the nouse if the wheels/pads/suspension are dry. Thx I will try putting the brakeon harder, but it's sunny again today!
by CRA
Fri Nov 10, 2017 8:07 am
Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
Topic: Groaning of parking brake
Replies: 11
Views: 21385

Groaning of parking brake

When it is raining and I drive into my garage, stop the car and apply the parking brake there is a very load groaning sound as I exit the car. I have enquired at the Kia dealership and was told this is normal?!?! They said it is the parking brake rubbing against the wheel?!? and I should park the ca...