The Kia Sorento Thread [Merged]

[gregg_g]

Hi Jeanpierre,

haven't had the aircon serviced yet, but what I do is just do a little of brushing for the filter every three months. Took a peek at the the evaporator and it still looks clean.. That's the advantage of having an aircon filter, it (evaporator) keeps it clean, and prolongs it's life.

Btw, are you aware that some sorento units like in the States, don't have any aircon filters?

[jeanpierre]

Hi Jeanpierre,

haven't had the aircon serviced yet, but what I do is just do a little of brushing for the filter every three months. Took a peek at the the evaporator and it still looks clean.. That's the advantage of having an aircon filter, it (evaporator) keeps it clean, and prolongs it's life.

Btw, are you aware that some sorento units like in the States, don't have any aircon filters?

I think sa states, di kasing dusty tulad dito sa pinas kaya ganoon. Okay talaga kung may eveporator filter sya.
Btw, anong type ba ng jack ang supplied sa Sorento mo? Kasi onetime, may tumira sa gulong ko sa payparking at hirap ako sa pagposition ng hydraulic jack. Mubuti na lang at nakahiram ako ng manual jack gamit sa Honda(screw type) which para sa akin mas madaling gamitin sa Sorento. Kaya pag mga long trip o mga alanganin na lugar pupuntahan ko, dala ko jack ng Honda ESI ko lagi.

[gregg_g]

I think sa states, di kasing dusty tulad dito sa pinas kaya ganoon. Okay talaga kung may eveporator filter sya.
Btw, anong type ba ng jack ang supplied sa Sorento mo? Kasi onetime, may tumira sa gulong ko sa payparking at hirap ako sa pagposition ng hydraulic jack. Mubuti na lang at nakahiram ako ng manual jack gamit sa Honda(screw type) which para sa akin mas madaling gamitin sa Sorento. Kaya pag mga long trip o mga alanganin na lugar pupuntahan ko, dala ko jack ng Honda ESI ko lagi.

Hi Jeanpierre,

Let's try asking those who got local units whether they have filters too.. Regarding the Jack, mine is the standard hydraulic jack, this may be a pain especially if the tires are fully deflated, so placing them in ideal positions beneath the car could be a problem .

[jrln]

Hi Jeanpierre,

Let's try asking those who got local units whether they have filters too.. Regarding the Jack, mine is the standard hydraulic jack, this may be a pain especially if the tires are fully deflated, so placing them in ideal positions beneath the car could be a problem .

pardon my ignorance, how do you get to see the filter of the sorento's evaporator? under the glove compartment? are there screws that need to be removed?

[gregg_g]

pardon my ignorance, how do you get to see the filter of the sorento's evaporator? under the glove compartment? are there screws that need to be removed?

Before taking the filter out. You have to remove the glove box, by yanking it out, but be careful, you might break the plastic hinges, then after that there are visible screws where you can unscrew.. just check on this link, got several pictures - http://www.sorentosite.com/forum/sho...tid=880&page=2

Gregg_g

[jrln]

Before taking the filter out. You have to remove the glove box, by yanking it out, but be careful, you might break the plastic hinges, then after that there are visible screws where you can unscrew.. just check on this link, got several pictures - http://www.sorentosite.com/forum/sho...tid=880&page=2

Gregg_g

thanks for the input. i'm a little hesitant about taking the glove box out. will probably try this much later as our unit is just 4 months old. malinis pa naman siguro yun.

[gregg_g]

Had an unfortunate, I parked my vehicle in my usual parking space, then when I got back I noticed there were paint specs/dust because nearby somebody was spraypainting the wall. Although its not really visible, but when touching the surface, it would seem rough. I tried applying carwaxes but to no avail, its still there. Do you know of something that can remove this, without damaging the original paint clearcoat... Thanks in Advance.

[jeanpierre]

Had an unfortunate, I parked my vehicle in my usual parking space, then when I got back I noticed there were paint specs/dust because nearby somebody was spraypainting the wall. Although its not really visible, but when touching the surface, it would seem rough. I tried applying carwaxes but to no avail, its still there. Do you know of something that can remove this, without damaging the original paint clearcoat... Thanks in Advance.

Try mo kaya pa 3-step detailing. I did it sa unit ko to remove the light scratches. Minsan kasi maalikabok tapos susulat-sulatan ng mga kids...yon gasgas pagkatapos. It took half day din for this job.

[jeanpierre]

Hi Jeanpierre,

Let's try asking those who got local units whether they have filters too.. Regarding the Jack, mine is the standard hydraulic jack, this may be a pain especially if the tires are fully deflated, so placing them in ideal positions beneath the car could be a problem .

Hi gregg_g!
Akala ko ako lang nahirapan magposition ng jack. As far as the evaporator filter is concerned, I haven't cleaned mine yet. It's been 1yr 4 months na rin.I might try to do it this time pag uwi ko.

Sorento_tlx,
Mine got the Alpine 2DIN HU din without RCA output. But the installer managed to modify it and installed an amplifier. Been using the ampli for nearly 8 months now no problemo. I didn't change the original 6 speakers since it sounds good naman. Just added a 12" sub to get more base. It sounds great for less than 10K budget. :cheers:

[Macky]

Para sa mahilig mag-offroad..... got this from a reputable site:

Top 10 2006 4WD Vehicles for Off-Highway Use
1. Dodge Ram 2500:
2. Hummer H1 Alpha:
3. Hummer H2:
4. Jeep Grand Cherokee:
5. Jeep Wrangler:
6. Kia Sorento:
Compared to the Hummer H1 Alpha, which is just as likely to squash an obstacle rather than go over it, the Kia Sorento might seem a bit outclassed for this list. But for the money, this midsize SUV is an attractive package. It has enough truck DNA in it, including a body-on-frame design, a standard V6 engine, a solid rear axle and sufficiently meaty tires, to make it decently capable when the pavement ends. Best of all, a four-wheel-drive Sorento is the offroading best bang for your buck in this group.
7. Land Rover Range Rover:
8. Nissan Xterra:
9. Toyota Land Cruiser:
10. Toyota Tacoma:


Mas maganda pala offroading performance ng Sorento kesa Land Cruiser

[sorento tlx]

Hi gregg_g!
Akala ko ako lang nahirapan magposition ng jack. As far as the evaporator filter is concerned, I haven't cleaned mine yet. It's been 1yr 4 months na rin.I might try to do it this time pag uwi ko.

Sorento_tlx,
Mine got the Alpine 2DIN HU din without RCA output. But the installer managed to modify it and installed an amplifier. Been using the ampli for nearly 8 months now no problemo. I didn't change the original 6 speakers since it sounds good naman. Just added a 12" sub to get more base. It sounds great for less than 10K budget. :cheers:

thanks for the info greg g and jeanpierre,

jeanpierre where did u put the amplifier? under the driver seat ba? who did the installation n what shop? tnx

[jeanpierre]

thanks for the info greg g and jeanpierre,

jeanpierre where did u put the amplifier? under the driver seat ba? who did the installation n what shop? tnx

yeah, it's installed under the driver's seat. Installed by MG infinity car accessories shop sa SM City, North Edsa.

[gregg_g]

Jeanpierre,

Thanks for the suggestion, got it detailed with the clean, polish and wax. Btw, nice pics... I couldn't imagine myself doing that to my Sorento... hehehe..

[jeanpierre]

Jeanpierre,

Thanks for the suggestion, got it detailed with the clean, polish and wax. Btw, nice pics... I couldn't imagine myself doing that to my Sorento... hehehe..

Hi gregg_g!

Yeah, you're right. Parang nakakatakot na considering the fact na it's system is with the computer box na and not like with other diesel using the old tech. At least, may idea tayo na kaya di ba at di tulad ng iba na puro lang porma...he he he.
Well, it's my time ulit to enjoy my Sorento kasi pauwi na ako today. Tuloy na trip ko to panay island via batangas, mindoro and Caticlan, Boracay. Inuman na naman etooo.

[gregg_g]

That's Nice Jeanpierre... I will be doing a roadtrip too, it will be Cebu-Dumaguete-Bacolod-Cebu. It will be this summer...

[g-shock]

nice pics .d pinasok ng tubig yung loob ng oto.d kaya nabasa yung sapatos ng naka sakay??hehe ,pero talagang nakakatakot yang gnawa nila ,cguro d ko susubukan sa oto ko yan at least nakita natin yung kayang gawin ng sorento .I tried mine ,in desert and rockyroads & hills ,, very impressive ang sorento ,happi ako..mine is a 3.5 ltr V6 A/T 2006 EX sorento...

[jrln]

hi there sorento owners.

just had the 5K check (1st check) on our sorento last week and spent P3351 for that.
when i asked the service advisor how much engine oil is needed, he said 8 liters. tama ba ito mga pre?
btw, the service advisor said regular oil is good enough for the sorento so i did not insist on using fully synthetic.

[jeanpierre]

hi there sorento owners.

just had the 5K check (1st check) on our sorento last week and spent P3351 for that.
when i asked the service advisor how much engine oil is needed, he said 8 liters. tama ba ito mga pre?
btw, the service advisor said regular oil is good enough for the sorento so i did not insist on using fully synthetic.

Just had my 10K service after the long trip to panay island. It cost me P4,600 which includes synthetic oil, oil filter and air filter.
Very satisfied with my Sorento. Loaded 150kg of ripe mangoes plus 3 adult passengers and still consumption was 8.3 km/liter.

[jrln]

Just had my 10K service after the long trip to panay island. It cost me P4,600 which includes synthetic oil, oil filter and air filter.
Very satisfied with my Sorento. Loaded 150kg of ripe mangoes plus 3 adult passengers and still consumption was 8.3 km/liter.

fully synthetic oil? and oil filter and air filter for only 4.6T. that's cheap. if you don't mind, how much did each item cost and also the labor?

mine used only regular oil but with no air filter replacement and costed me P3351. if i recall right, labor is a little over 1 thousand pesos.

[jeanpierre]

fully synthetic oil? and oil filter and air filter for only 4.6T. that's cheap. if you don't mind, how much did each item cost and also the labor?

mine used only regular oil but with no air filter replacement and costed me P3351. if i recall right, labor is a little over 1 thousand pesos.

jrln, sorry I forgot to include the labor which is P1250. The oil cost me around 4K(8 liters), P400 for the air filter and P200 for oil filter. They just mention sa receipt synthetic oil.