The Kia Sedona/Carnival Thread [ARCHIVE]

[ericmm]

Hi,
Just want to ask if anybody here has experienced problems on their hydovac? If so, did you replace it or just have it repaired? How much? I think I am having problems with it because I am having difficulty braking at high speeds and I hear this air pumping from the inside every time I pump my brakes.

TIA

[charlie_alpha]

hi guys, ano maganda oil na gamitin para sa 2002 Kia Sedona... i'm planning to have a change-oil for my 2nd hand kia sedona... thanks!

[mikey177]

I've been using Shell Rimula-X for the past 6 oil changes (every 5,000 km). Prior to that, the Kia casa in Dagupan used Gulf semi-synthetic.

Just make sure the oil you use complies with the standards set in your user manual. Also read the label on the oil container to see if it is recommended for turbocharged engines.

[ALLRON]

guys, new here.....may matic ba ang sedona/carnival..???

1. whats the best buy for a 2nd hand sedona/carnival(whats the difference??)
2. things to look for, etc..is it hard to maintain??? any parts available other than CASA??
3. is it big enough for a family of 6 or 7??? i mean the space..is it too crowded or just enough...cause i dont want to squeeze people in if its to uncomfortable to them
4. any bad side about this vehicle...???

5. thanks

[mikey177]

Allron, the answers to all of your questions are in this thread, but since its already a hundred pages long, baka sumakit na yung mata mo hindi ka pa tapos magbasa

Anyway, eto yung mga masasagot ko:

0. The Sedona LS is the high-end automatic tranny model with all the bells and whistles. The Sedona RS has a manual tranny and less features.

1. Difference between Carnival and Sedona? Prior to 2000 or 2001, they were known as Carnivals. After this year, they were renamed Sedona similar to the name they have in the US market. However, if you find a grey unit Sedona imported direct from Korea, it will most likely have a Carnival instead of a Sedona nametag. The grey market Gen 2 Carnivals have more creature comforts than the locally released LS Sedonas.

2. things to look for? Same as with any vehicle, look for signs of collision damage, worn out parts, misaligned sections, unusually high wear, fluid leaks, squeaks, rattling sounds, etc. Bring a trusted mechanic when you inspect the vehicle to be sure.

Is it hard to maintain? PMS (oil and air filter change) every 5,000 km for the most part. Some parts or fluids are scheduled for replacement either every 20,000 or 40,000 km. Timing belt should be replaced before reaching 80,000 km. If it's a Gen 1 Carnival, also check if the oil pump chain has been replaced as this part is prone to breaking, as per experience of some fellow Tsikoteers. I and another poster have also experienced broken shifter cables, but in my case, I drive a lot and I drive aggressively (my Sedona is past 226,000 km now) so it's to be expected.

If you're in QC, several shops in Banawe, notably Fronte, have Kia parts in abundance. Likewise, some Hyundai parts will fit and work in the Sedona. For example, during a casa PMS a few months ago, I was surprised that they replaced my old fuel filter with one for a Hyundai vehicle.

3. is it big enough for a family of 6 or 7? just enough. Most comfortable positions are in the front and middle row as these have captain's chairs.

4. any bad side about this vehicle?

For a review of some negative poinst, check out my comments on page 2 of the Sedona vs Everest thread.

5. welcome

[DacoTyan]

Hello folks!

Does anyone know where to buy good replacement brake pads for the Carnival/Sedona in Banawe? The original doesn't last long and is pricey while the cheaper replacement pads' quality doesn't inspire much confidence.

[larshell]

To All,
What is Kia Carnival ParkII? I saw a kia Carnival w/ Gold emblem that said 2.7CDRi engine
very nice interior leather w/ sunroof and moonroof 1st and 2nd row seats all captain seats nice engine room and very quiet engine.Wrap around a/c. I saw this unit at one of the car exchange in ortigas area, imported unit daw. What is the running price of this unit? Is this really a imported unit?

[diesoline]

Hello folks!

Does anyone know where to buy good replacement brake pads for the Carnival/Sedona in Banawe? The original doesn't last long and is pricey while the cheaper replacement pads' quality doesn't inspire much confidence.

hello dacotyan. my experience with korean replacement pads is that they last longer than the kia originals. i didn't notice anything that changed in the car's braking characteristics when i went the replacement route. same old... got them korean replacements from fronte banaue btw.

Regarding the fuel filter... our fellow tsikoteer diesoline was kind enough to supply me with one of the Racor filters to try out. I'll let diesoline explain the benefits of this filter over the original. The casa was good enough to not charge me for having the filter replaced... or maybe they intentionally left it out of the labor charges so they couldn't be blamed if the filter malfunctions

Here is a photo of the filter in its wrapper, and as installed on the Sedona. Note the blue arrow in the photo on the right, which indicates a gap between the filter cartridge and the fuel assembly on top. This is as tight as the filter will go, and no fuel leaks were observed either at the casa on on my 180-km return trip from QC to Urdaneta.



You can check out Racor filters on the web at www.racor.com

The company is owned by the Parker Hannifin Corporation of Singapore.

tagal kong nawala sa tsikot eh ngayon ko lang nakita to. hehehe! one of the benefits pala ng racor filter is that free ang installation sa wheels!

To All,
What is Kia Carnival ParkII? I saw a kia Carnival w/ Gold emblem that said 2.7CDRi engine
very nice interior leather w/ sunroof and moonroof 1st and 2nd row seats all captain seats nice engine room and very quiet engine.Wrap around a/c. I saw this unit at one of the car exchange in ortigas area, imported unit daw. What is the running price of this unit? Is this really a imported unit?

naligaw ka sa thread namin, larshell. sawa ka na sa d4d? hehehe! anyways, the kia carnival park II is a kia sedona in our shores. it is a korean domestic market unit. original left-hand drive kasi ganun naman talaga vehicles sa korea. got my crdi unit (it's 2.9 btw, same specs as you mentioned except for the leather seats) at 950K two years ago.

[mikey177]

Welcome back, diesoline. Long time no see

May I ask how often the Racor filter should be replaced? The instructions on the packaging say replace every 500 hours, so I made a rough estimate of how many months it would take me to log 500 hours with the engine running --around 3 months. Should the filter be replaced more often?

[larshell]

diesoline,
Maligayang pagbabalik! Nakita ko sa Auto camp yong unit parang gusto ko yon ParkII ang ganda talaga parang USDM ang arrive. 2004 model color is white 850t ang price Magkano na ba takbuhan?