2007 Kia Carens [continued]

**jovill** · September 14th, 2010 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by master_chief711

Napapansin nyo ba na mas maingay na yung engine ng carens nyo over the years? Last time I was in the casa, our carens was being serviced beside another carens, both engines were running and our carens' engine was distinctively noisier. Yung carens na katabi namin is bagong bago pa (the plate number started with an 'N'). Any ideas why the engine would become noisier over the years. I recently had one engine support replaced (it eliminated some annoying vibrations), could it be possible that the engine is noisier because of old / defective engine supports?

One factor is the engine oil used. Baka fully synthetic nakalagay dun sa isang carens.

**master_chief711** · September 14th, 2010 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by jovill

One factor is the engine oil used. Baka fully synthetic nakalagay dun sa isang carens.

Hmmm... Yung change oil ba natin sa casa fully synthetic yung nilalagay?

**silicon** · September 14th, 2010 08:04 PM

i too noticed that the noise is becoming louder... although the noise is eliminated once we speed up. the diesel that we use might also be a factor... i noticed a change sa engine sound after filling up with biodiesel...
i will go to Kia congressional tomorrow to have them check on the engine support, there are some irritating sounds when going through humps or ramps.
pati yung brake rotor papacheck ko uli, may vibration pa rin when braking 80kph and up.
my Carens will be 3 years old next month, have to replace everything that can be replaced under the warranty.
i noticed my battery lately na medyo mahina, but it still can start the car...malapit na kailangang palitan, it is still the original battery.

parang wala pa rin sa atin nakapakabit ng side mirror protector, hay....

**bhong_28** · September 14th, 2010 09:10 PM

Originally Posted by joshua_ching

Depende sa laki or liit ng gagawing area at kung gaano ang gagawing preparation doon sa paint-job. Anywhere from P1,500 pataas. Kailangan mong iwan sa kanila ng at least overnight ang Carens mo para i-bake at i-buff yong finish.

sir san po kyo ngpaayos ng paint? baka pwede po mahingi contact #s? ok po b sila gumawa?

thanks

**Hanren** · September 14th, 2010 09:48 PM

Originally Posted by master_chief711

Napapansin nyo ba na mas maingay na yung engine ng carens nyo over the years? Last time I was in the casa, our carens was being serviced beside another carens, both engines were running and our carens' engine was distinctively noisier. Yung carens na katabi namin is bagong bago pa (the plate number started with an 'N'). Any ideas why the engine would become noisier over the years. I recently had one engine support replaced (it eliminated some annoying vibrations), could it be possible that the engine is noisier because of old / defective engine supports?

Napansin ko rin na medyo umingay nga. Kung minsan nga parang may minor squeeking sound mula sa belt pero di ko rin mapinpoint kung saan. Hindi kaya kailangan na rin linisin ang EGR? Or i upgrade na ang ECU? Bagong palit na rin yung air filter. Baka yung worn out engine support din ang culprit dito. Sa Carens ko naman medyo napansin ko rin parang iba na ang amoy ng exhaust parang may halong kerosene.

Btw, I tried using Petron's Turbo diesel pero wala pa akong nanotice na pagbabago in terms of performance ( hindi kasi full tank kaya di ko mameasure ang fuel efficiency)

I also carefully tried using 3M's scratch remover at natanggal naman ang mga minor scratches. Surprisingly, glossy pa rin after nung application. I followed it up with 3m liquid wax just for added protection.

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**bogart** · September 15th, 2010 12:22 PM

Guys,

Update on my PMS so far:

25T kms PMS at Kia Mandaluyong (Signet) Sept 14, 2010
Labor 1,360.00
Oil Filter 610.00
Cotton Rags 12.00
Engine Oil 1,200.00
VAT 392.04
Sandpaper 20.00
Mighty Bond 65.00
TOTAL 3,659.04

Tires were also rotated, all underchassis/ supension bolts re-tightened (nawala yung slight kalampag sa front-left portion), dome light switch repaired (thus the Mighty Bond)

After 2 years & 9 months, all in all, still very satisfied pa rin sa performance ng Carens. FC is at 8-9 km/l at city driving & 10-12 km/l at long drives.

Hope this help other owners on the PMS cost.

Originally Posted by bogart

My list of PMS cost so far:

2007 CRDi LX MT

20T kms PMS at Kia Mandaluyong (Signet) March12, 2010
Labor 2,060.00
Oil Filter 610.00
Cotton Rags 12.00
Engine Oil 1,176.00
VAT 951.36
Sandpaper 20.00
Air Filter 600.00
Aircon Filter 1,040.00
Fuel Filter 2,200.00
Carb Cleaner 210.00
TOTAL 8,879.36

15T kms PMS at Kia Mandaluyong (Signet) yesterday, August 18, 2009
Labor P1,100.00
1 pc Oil Filter P610.00
6 pcs Cotton Rags P12.00
6 ltrs Engine Oil P1,176.00
VAT P347.76
Total of P3,245.76

10T kms PMS at Kia Mandaluyong (Signet) today, Jan 9, 2009
Labor P1,300.00
1 pc Oil Filter P525.00
6 pcs Cotton Rags P12.00
1 pc sandpaper P20.00
6 ltrs Engine Oil P1,176.00
VAT P363.96
Total of P3,396.96

5T kms PMS at Kia Mandaluyong (Signet) last May 2, 2008
Labor P1,000.00
1 pc Oil Filter P525.00
6 pcs Cotton Rags P12.00
6 ltrs Engine Oil P900.00
VAT P292.44
Total of P2,729.44

1T kms PMS at Kia Mandaluyong (Signet) last Jan 11, 2008
Labor is Free
1 pc Oil Filter P525.00
6 pcs Cotton Rags P12.00
6 ltrs Engine Oil P900.00
VAT P172.44
Total of P1,609.44

HTH!

**parakitoJDM** · September 15th, 2010 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by jajagarcia

My Latest Update on my Kia Carens Mod:

-225 55 17 Tires
-Foglamps
-Upholstery Leatherette (Grey) From Seatmate
-Chrome Door Handles
-Rain Gutter
-3M tint

I'm looking for Chrome Accent for my Front grille (2 stripes), Is there anyone here can help? Saan kaya ako makakabili nun?

congrats jajagarcia; i had same tire size as yours. pero yung bago ko eh pinalitan ko to 215 / 55 R17. so its closer to the original size. BTW, magkano naman ina-bot sa Foglamps, and where did u had it installed? i'm also interested in Rain gutter (where / how much), and would appreciate a close-up pix.

**parakitoJDM** · September 15th, 2010 09:42 PM

Originally Posted by jajagarcia

My Latest Update on my Kia Carens Mod:

-225 55 17 Tires
-Foglamps
-Upholstery Leatherette (Grey) From Seatmate
-Chrome Door Handles
-Rain Gutter
-3M tint

I'm looking for Chrome Accent for my Front grille (2 stripes), Is there anyone here can help? Saan kaya ako makakabili nun?

congrats jajagarcia; i had same tire size as yours. pero yung bago ko eh pinalitan ko to 215 / 55 R17. so its closer to the original size. BTW, magkano naman ina-bot sa Foglamps, and where did u had it installed? i'm also interested in Rain gutter (where / how much), and would appreciate a close-up pix.

**Mschumacher** · September 16th, 2010 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by SyniTh

Mga sir, i drive Carens with 255 45 18 sa front. The same Tire sa Rear left side... 265 45 18 sa Rear right side... Dinadala ung car papuntang right at straight position sa Steering. You think sa tires ung problem oh sa alignmnt? Pls help... TY...

Paano nagkasya ganyan kalaking tires sa carens? hindi ba siya sumasayad or anything? sa akin kasi 235 40 lang ang ginamit ko e para walang sayad

**Hanren** · September 17th, 2010 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by parakitoJDM

congrats jajagarcia; i had same tire size as yours. pero yung bago ko eh pinalitan ko to 215 / 55 R17. so its closer to the original size. BTW, magkano naman ina-bot sa Foglamps, and where did u had it installed? i'm also interested in Rain gutter (where / how much), and would appreciate a close-up pix.

Pasingit sir parakitoJDM, Kia Baguio quoted me 8k for the foglamps - kasama na labor at switch. Baka mas mura pa sa iba...