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Ik ben nu een week verder en mis de olie in het blok nog niet.Ik heb een handbak en al wel kunnen vaststellen dat het niet de pislucht/zwavel lucht van de bakolie heeft.Derhalve ga ik er vanuit dat het motorolie is.Als hij op dit tempo blijft lekken leg ik er een ikea kleedje onder en mag de motorolie de onderkant mooi vet en roestvrij houden.Het is ondertussen over een halve meter naar achteren kropen dus dat valt ook mee.Aan de andere kant. 5 uur en +/- 50 euro aan matriaal is nog te overzien.is het proces dan als volgt?- schakelpook loshalen- stekker van TOD loshalen- dwarsbalk in frame loshalen- assen naar voor / achter loshalen- bakken samen ondersteunen, loshalen en als geheel laten zakken.Zit er dan tussen het blok en de bak een/de koppeling? Als deze er toch af moet zijn er dan nog zaken die ik beter meteen mee kan vervangen als het ook maar ietje versleten is?Groet,Mark Lees het hele artikel

Ja bedankt het probleem is opgelost. Inderdaad het bleek de mistlamp achter te zijn. Probleem opgelost. Lees het hele artikel

heb je niet toevallig de mistlampschakelaar aanstaan, dan blijft die nl. ook door piepen. Lees het hele artikel

Dan denk ik dat er iets is met de schakelaar in het gordelslot.Uit laten lezen bij de dealer en je weet het zeker. Lees het hele artikel

Hallo,Mijn Picanto heeft een probleem de gordelverklikker blijft maar piepen, normaal gebeurt dat als je rijd zonder gordel.maar deze doet het met gordel, zonder gordel en zelfs als je het stekkertje loskoppelt onder de bestuurdersstoel.behalve als de deur dicht is. maar goed het is lastig en irritant, wie kan mij helpen. Lees het hele artikel

Kia is on a roll! Kia Motors America (KMA) recently announced the company’s best-ever October sales, setting its 14th consecutive monthly sales record. Now, four Kia vehicles have been recognized for their striking design and performance by Consumers Digest, a leading consumer resource for automotive reviews. The 2012 Kia Optima, 2012 Sorento, 2012 Soul and 2012 Sportage were all named “Best Buys.” <Optima> <Sportage> <Soul> <Sorento> In order to be selected as a “Best Buy” by Consumers Digest, the vehicle must deliver the most value for the money in their respective classes based on purchase price and ownerships costs in relation to subjective factors like comfort, performance and utility. Which Kia model would you consider a “Best Buy”? Share your thoughts in the comments section! Lees hele artikel

hoi,de krukaskeerring zal wel lek zijn, deze is niet zo prijzig.het vervangen ervan is ongeveer een halve dag werk 4-5 uur max.de tussenbak kan gewoon blijven zitten aan de versnellingsbak.hij gaat er in het geheel onder vandaan.let wel op de staat van de koppeling, of als je een automaat hebt dat de koppelomvormer niet uit de bakt valt.succes Lees het hele artikel

For a long time, the only brand with a poorer reputation than Hyundai was Kia. Despite being a subsidiary of Hyundai, Kia‘s vehicles were often a grade lower in quality, using decade-old Mazda engineering and projecting an image of cheap vehicles for those with poor credit (or poor taste). Now, Kia is on a roll, with sharp designs and technology borrowed from Hyundai, which has become a segment leader in many respects. Kia’s Optima sedan is outselling the Hyundai Sonata in their home market of South Korea, something few would have predicted even a year ago. Executives at Hyundai fear that sales cannibalization will occur if action isn’t taken to differentiate the brands. Hyundai is said to become the more premium, upscale brand while Kia will take on a sportier image. In the United States, the company’s lineups have a lot of overlap, but in the rest of the world, more differentiation exists, and Kia and Hyundai have established dominant positions in different reasons. [source: CNBC] Lees het hele artikel

Kia has just announced at the LA Auto Show that they’ve teamed up with Kinetic Motorsports to campaign a pair of Optima SXs in World Challenge. The pair of race cars will join the Rio 5-Door B-Spec that debuted at the SEMA Show earlier this month as part of Kia’s racing efforts with Kinetic Motorsports. The turbocharged Optima race cars are set to enter the Pirelli World Challenge Championship and will compete in the Grand Touring Sport (GTS) class. Interestingly enough, the Optimas will be the first Korean vehicles to compete in the series and it’ll be interesting to see if Hyundai follows suit sometime soon. Drivers for the two vehicles were not announced, but Kia did reassure us that Kinetic Motorsports will continue the successful Forte Koup’s racing efforts in the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge. GALLERY: Kia Racing World Challenge GTS Optima SX GALLERY: Kia Racing World Challenge GTS Optima SX LA Auto Show Debut See AutoGuide’s complete 2011 LA Auto Show coverage here Lees het hele artikel

It seems our very own Kia BUZZ editor Colin was beat to the chase in reviewing the long awaited all-new 2012 Kia Rio. Jose Antonio Lope, an editor at a blog dedicated to Korean automakers Kia and Hyundai, the Korean Car Blog (http://thekoreancarblog.com/category/home/), test drove the 2012 Kia Rio 5 Door with a 1.4 CRDi diesel engine. Jose is very interested in Korean cars and the newest technology from Kia. From his detailed review, you can see that he has a high appreciation for the all-new Rio’s many advanced and eco-friendly features. He starts his review with a comment on the overall size of the Rio, saying that the total length of the car is 4.04 m, which is 6 cm longer and 2.5 cm wider than the previous version of the Rio 5-door. You can also choose from two petrol engines, the ‘Kappa’ and ‘Gamma,’ or two diesel engines, the 1.1 CRDi with 75 hp and the 1.4 CRDi with 90 hp. He then mentions how the Rio also comes in an “EcoDynamic” version that includes various features to help reduce fuel consumption. Some of the EcoDynamic features include Kia’s Idle Stop and Go (ISG) system that turns the engine off momentarily when the car has stopped or is ‘idle,’ Low rolling resistance tires, a drag-reducing front grille, a gearshift indicator and a rear spoiler are also included in the EcoDynamics pacakge. If you are an environmentally conscious driver, you should definitely check out the EcoDynamic version of Rio. The two words that most often appear in Jose’s review are ‘fun’ and ‘comfort.’ Jose seems to have enjoyed his driving experience, claiming that the Rio had a great and soft handling that made driving very “funny” in the city, yet comfortable and stable on the highways. Jose was also impressed with the quality of the craftsmanship and the seamless finish of the interior. He complimented the quietness of the car and the quality of the materials that were used. Read Jose’s full review of the 2012 Kia Rio at the Korean Car Blog. For any Kia fans out there would like to share their thoughts on the all-new Rio, please feel more than welcome to leave comments! Lees hele artikel

massa van accu naar carroserie even checken, tasten nog wel eens aan! Lees het hele artikel

Gas, tires and insurance probably don’t matter much if you’re in the market for a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro or Ford Mustang, but safety does. The Camaro and Mustang GT come with more-or-less comparable horsepower and grunt off the line. What the test drive won’t show you is that the Camaro is the first car to earn a perfect rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). NHTSA uses front, side and rollover tests to determine a vehicle’s safety during a crash and have strengthened their standards since 2011. The Camaro earned a perfect score in all categories, where the Mustang only earned four of five stars in the front and side crash tests. The front-end tests are conducted at 35 mph and the side crash at 38.5 mph, as well as a slower 20 mph side-impact test against a narrow pole. Finally the NHTSA uses a mathematical calculation to determine how likely a rollover is. To be fair, most muscle car fanatics would call this story incomplete. The Dodge Challenger among many other cars have yet to be tested for 2012. The next best-rated were the Honda Accord and Kia Optima, earning a five-star rating in each category except the side-impact tests where they only got four. [source: NHTSA] Lees het hele artikel

If you’re into basketball, you may have attempted a slam dunk at some point and realized that it’s no easy feat. This may be why we saw some jaws drop when Blake Griffin, power forward at the Los Angeles Clippers, jumped over the Kia Optima and won the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest in February. 18,000 basketball fans watched in awe as Blake’s teammate, Baron Davis, passed him a ball through the sunroof of the Kia Optima, the NBA’s official vehicle, while a choir sang “I believe I can fly” by R. Kelly. For those of you who haven’t seen it yet or don’t believe it, check out the video below. Not your average dunk, not your average midsize sedan After seeing what Blake Griffin could do, Kia decided to honor the rookie NBA All-Star’s achievement with a thirty-second television ad that features Griffin soaring over the Optima with the copy, “Not your average dunk, not your average midsize sedan, the all-new 2011 Kia Optima.” The new 2012 Kia Optima commercial: Taking things to the next level Blake Griffin and Kia Motors are teaming up once again to “take things to the next level.” This time, he’s donned a pair of roller skates wearing a Superman-like blue cape, helmet and blue striped sweat suit. The Kia Optima lead him to a raised platform, where he jumps, flies and makes a slam dunk into a hoop. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HezGNnmlwdU If flying over the Optima wasn’t enough and if you weren’t impressed with the All-Star’s awesome hero outfit, tell us what you would like to see from Griffin and Kia! Lees hele artikel

Garage wil het idd niet doen.Ik zal dan maar eens blijven peilen. Zolang ik nog geen liter per week verlies moet ik er maar meer doorrijden.Cheerios,Mark Lees het hele artikel

Ik heb een kia carens 1800 automaat. Nu heb ik een probleem, als ik de auto in de drive zet komt het regelmatig voor dat hij niets doet. als ik hem dan doorzet in de 2e versnlling(bergversnelling) doet hij het wel. Als ik hem dan terug zet in de drive is er niets meer aan de hand.Ook heb ik gemerkt dat als hij in de drive staat hij niet meer vooruit kruipt wat hij eigenlijk zou moeten doen.De auto heeft 100000 km gelopen.vandaag merkte ik ook dat hij niet opschakelde toen ik weg wilde rijden. het toerental lopt dan op en gebeurt niets.Ik moet dan even het gas loslaten en dan langzaam weer gasgeven en de auto echt de gelegenheid geven om op te schakelen. ne enkele km gereden te hebben was het weer over.Ik ben in de garage gewest en dar konden ze niets vinden. naar mijn gevoe is ht een mechanisch probleem, maar ik weet niet waar ik naar moet zoeken.wie oh wie kan mij meer informatie geven ver dit probleem.alvast bedankt voor de reactie. Lees het hele artikel

Hierbij benoem ik mijn sorento tot probleem wagen. 212.000 op de teller, blijkbaar is het gewoon op allemaal. Zucht, weer olie lekkage. (motorolie naar het lijkt) het lekt door een pakking tussen de bak en het blok. (zal wel een keerring ergens zijn)Elke ochtend een klein plasje olie onder de auto, dus niet enkel wat zweterij.Kan de versnellingsbak er makkelijk tussenuitgehaald worden of moet ook de tussenbak van zijn plek?Zitten hier nog onderdelen die met een veer op hun plek worden gehouden of is het relatief 'safe' sleutelwerk?Afwegingen waarbij meningen welkom zijn:1. Is het de moeite (kwa kosten) nog waard om dit te doen?2. Als ik het laat doen welke pakkingen en keerringen vervang ik dan meteen mee?(De kans bestaat dat mijn lokale garage het niet wil doen om dat hij geen ervaring heeft met tussenbakken, heb nog geen idee waar ik dan naartoe moet om te voorkomen dat dit een belachelijke kostenpost wordt Lees het hele artikel

Ik kan niet anders concluderen dan dat deze loze uitloper naar boven een ontuchting is. De reden dat daar olie uit is gekomen is dan hopelijk een te veel aan olie in de TOD. Lees het hele artikel

Kia has built up a solid reputation of producing quality, fuel efficient vehicles at an affordable price, and while it’s one thing for them to talk about it in their ads and press releases, it’s quite another to have that hard work and dedication recognized by a trusted, reliable source. That recognition came this week [...] Lees het hele artikel

Is the Kia Soul just a touch too big for your needs? Well if you happen to live in Kia’s home market of S. Korea, you could look into their newest offering, dubbed the Ray. While the name might sound similar to the sea creature, the Kia Ray is neither sleek or stealthy. What it is, is a boxy city car for people who live in major metropolitan cities like Seoul. The skin is very much in keeping with the style of all modern Kia’s, so it has a wide grille accented with chrome, plus L.E.D. daytime running lights. What lies under the skin is anybody’s guess at the moment, although it could very possibly be carrying the three-cylinder, 1.0-liter engine or the four-cylinder, 1.25-liter engine currently offered in the Picanto, a model Kia sells in Asia and Europe, but not North America. An electric version of the Ray is also rumored. It is also believed that while the Ray does not use the Picanto platform, much of the hardware will be shared between the two models to reduce cost. What will surely be very unique to the Ray is the way its doors are arranged. While the rear door behind the driver opens conventionally, the rear passenger door slides, like in a minivan. The Kia Ray might not make it to the North American market, but it could be headed to showrooms in other Asian markets like China. [source: Autocar] Lees het hele artikel

Yes it’s true. The actor who once won an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of Buddy Holly, can be found today doing cheezy television ads for a Houston, Texas area car dealer. Then again, former martial arts action star Chuck Norris is doing infomercials for fitness equipment. Busey, who also starred in films such as Lethal Weapon (they call me Mr. Joshua) Under Siege and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, has been appearing in commercials for Century III Kia, alongside a guinea pig with the punch line “tell ‘em Gary sent ya!” It’s perhaps a little tragic to see an actor who had such great potential, doing TV ads like these, but then again, in these hard times, even Hollywood stars need to find ways to pay the bills. Click below to see our man Gary in action: Get the Flash Player to see this player. Get the Flash Player to see this player. Get the Flash Player to see this player. Get the Flash Player to see this player. [source: Buzzfeed] Lees het hele artikel

Yesterday Kia released images of a new compact vehicle that will be available only in Korea, its home market. Its name is derived from the English word meaning “a beam of radiant energy or light.” The Ray city car offers practicality, individuality and innovative design in one box-shaped exterior. Don’t be fooled by its small size, the interior is spacious and highly versatile, providing maximized passenger and cargo space. The Ray’s front features the signature Kia grille with a unique side glass configuration and LED daytime running lights that enhance the vehicle’s aesthetic appeal and distinct character. Its rear has a wide and stable stance, with sleek LED rear combination lamps and vertical bumper reflectors. The Ray also has a very convenient sliding door on the passenger side, making it easier for passengers to enter and exit in tight parking spaces (a must in Korea as the parking spaces here are small and narrow) while providing a wide side opening for maximum cargo utility. What are your thoughts on the Ray? Would you want to see it in your country? Leave your comment below! Lees hele artikel

Kia Ray box-type city car revealed in South Korea! Earlier today, Kia Motors Corporation unveiled a brand-new city-car called Ray, which will be marketed exclusively in South Korea. Known previously as Kia TAM (development codename), the all-new city-car belongs to the A-segment and is built upon the Picanto city-car platform. As seen from the two official [...] Lees het hele artikel

Want to prove to the world how much you love Kia? Tout your love for Kia by participating in the Kia’s “Fan of the Week.” Just follow the steps in the picture below: “Fan of the Week” is a contest in which Kia invites Facebook users to submit a photo or a video of their own experience with Kia for each week’s topic. Weekly topics are announced in the event tab of Kia Motors official Facebook page on Monday, and fans can upload their story in the same place. At the end of the year two grand prize winners will be selected from the 23 weekly ‘Kia Fan of the Week’ winners to go on a trip with a companion to Melbourne, Australia in January 2012. Moreover, a new Kia Fan of the Week will be announced and will receive Facebook Credits valued at $50 USD every week for the 23 weeks event period. Currently, 126 fan posts have been piled up and 13 stories have been picked as weekly winners. Some people participate for the prize, but others do it to share a picture or a video of their Kia car in amazing backdrop – Kia in front of Egyptian Pyramid and Kia in the middle of desert with a giraffe. The first week winner, Brahim Ben Salem also showed us his Forte Koup next to the world’s second largest amphitheater in Tunisia. <Brahim Ben Salem’s photo: 1st week winner> There are also some other fans that have shared their heart-warming family moments with us. Veronica Valarezo and her husband chose a Cerato (known as Forte in some countries) rather than other cars for their baby and said they are enjoying it so much because it’s comfortable and spacious. We were also happy to see a little cutie with Kia! < Veronica Valarezo’s photo: 8th week winner> This week’s topic for Fan of the Week is “Kia in Your Mind”. Share with us what is the first mental image or thought that comes to you when you think of Kia. Please visit the Fan of the Week tab (http://on.fb.me/qLMPSe) to join the event. You can check the winners of past weeks and vote on this week’s participants on the same page. Your vote will decide who is going to win a trip to Australian Open 2012! Lees hele artikel

Kia made headlines in the sports world when basketball star Blake Griffin leaped over an Optima sedan en route to winning the slam dunk contest at the NBA All-Star Game earlier this year. Now they are making headlines in the automotive sphere thanks to their six sports-themed vehicles, unveiled at this year’s Specialty Equipment Market [...] Lees het hele artikel

If you still haven’t figured out what Kia stands for, you will definitely get a chance to see, feel and know it with Kia’s new global brand campaign. Kia has aimed to deliver a unique customer experience as well as the brand’s three core beliefs, ‘challenger,’ ‘human-driven,’ and ‘spirited,’ through a social media platform. In addition, Kia is launching four digital campaigns through facebook. Campaign 1: Guess What Nadal Likes Kia’s global brand ambassador and tennis superstar, Rafael Nadal, will appear in a teaser video showing what he likes with the “Like” button from facebook, which is recognized almost universally. Watch the video now below. After watching the video, Kia’s Facebook fans can play a simple game called, “Guess What Nadal Likes” and choose seven things that they believe Nadal likes. Kia will choose two winners from fans who submitted the correct answers for a trip to the 2012 Australian Open. The winners will be announced on Dec. 10. Campaign 2: Tell us what you like Everyone looks for a different thing when they look at a car. Kia wants to know what you like and reward you with your very own wallpaper. Share with other Kia fans what you like about Kia cars and what you look for in a car. Campaign 3: Like Lab Kia has a secret agency at its headquarters. It’s called a ‘Like Lab’ and it’s a super secret research lab where Kia employees monitor and analyze what you like to produce better designed and higher quality Kia vehicles. Explore the unlimited possibilities of Kia’s forward-thinking, interactive social video, which lets you control the flow of the story and integrate what you ‘LIKE.’ This will start from November 18th. Campaign 4: Kia Likes Caring Place a badge on your profile and show support for your favorite green organization. The whole campaign, consistent with the theme of “Inspired by What You Like,” and your participation will directly result in the support of a world-renowned environmental advocacy organization in the form of a Kia vehicle. The donated Kia vehicle will be used by the organization in daily efforts to help developing nations to practice and maintain environmentally friendly policies. This campaign will start from November 11th. Customers and fans have always been the main inspiration for Kia and the new digital campaigns are challenging the norm once again. They are leading innovation through engagement with Kia’s most important asset: YOU. So, make sure to check out Kia’s newest on-line playground and campaign!  You can find and participate Kia’s global brand campaign on Kia global facebook fan page. Click on the link: http://www.facebook.com/Kiamotorsworldwide Lees hele artikel