Engine Oil Leaking Problems of Kia Motor Spectra

The contact owns a 2007 kia Spectra. In January of 2009, the vehicle overheated. The contact took it to the dealer and they stated that a bypass hose was leaking. The hose was replaced and the engine was cleaned because oil leaked all over the motor. The oil was also changed. In April of 2009, the vehicle failed due to overheating and would not start. The dealer stated that due to the contact's lack of maintenance and failure to change the oil regularly, she would need a whole new engine. The engine was burnt up and would cost $6,000 to replace. The kia manufacturer stated that based on the dealer's information, they would not repair the engine. The failure mileage was 32,165.

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My kia was bought 7/8/2006 and 8 weeks later the oil light came on while going up a hill I checked the oil and the dip stick didn't have a drop of oil on it. I rubbed my hand on it and there was nothing on my hand. This happened on 09/04/2006(labor day). The car lot was closed so I went to buy oil I put 1 quart in it still showed no oil, the 2nd quart made it reach the dip stick. The oil light never stayed on, which was a problem also. I took the car in the next day and found out the rear main seal was broken and oil was leaking out extremely bad. This car only has 2200 miles on it. When you buy a brand new car off the showroom floor you expect not to have these major problems. I personally think they should have given me another car. Because whose to say that this hasn't caused other problems. I am very dissatisfied. I will never buy another kia. I can't trade it in because I will loose money.

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The oil pan plug fell off of the oil pan and I was not aware of it until I had driven the vehicle at least 20 miles. I had to pay for a tow to the kia dealer, eventhough, I was told that the vehicle was still under warranty. (5 yrs or 50,000 miles) I took it back to the dealer to complain about it still leaking oil and was told that I would need to take it to the service department. I did buy the vehicle used three weeks ago and have had nothing but problems.

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