The Kia Sorento Thread [Merged]

[Sorento3500]

The Fotrtuner's full-time 4WD is as good offroad as the Sorento's part-time, with its low-gearing. But the Fortuner is saddled with a longer wheelbase and body length, running boards and a high-rise front hood, obstructing the view up front. In the final analysis, it will be a match between two equally good offroad machines and their drivers. Both are body-on-frame, have coil/live-axles on the rear. The Fortuner has a higher center of gravity and that may make it difficult for it to traverse 30 degree side inclines. So the challenge stands…

[OTEP]

OT na ito. More pics of the camp! You might want to start a Camp Rock thread in the Pitstop area, too.

[gregg_g]

Sorry nalito kita. I mean the main fuel pump.Tnxs

Hi Jeanpierre,

Sorry pare, I totally forgot what you requested, , I came home late 2nite and yesterday too.... So Sorry!

[jeanpierre]

Hi Jeanpierre,

Sorry pare, I totally forgot what you requested, , I came home late 2nite and yesterday too.... So Sorry!

It's okay gregg_g. Leaving today naman for my offdays so I'll check and measure it pag dating. Cheers!

[jeanpierre]

Yong speed-sensitive door lock ba, anong speed ba dapat sya mag activate?
Yong unit ko kasi minsan 50km/hr tapos minsan naman 40 km/hour.

[OTEP]

Walang exact speed iyan. Around 40kph dapat. Ok lang kung ma-late or mauna ng konti.

[gregg_g]

Hi Jeanpierre,

Mine is consistent with 40kph !!

[sorento tlx]

hi pipol,
i hav a question does the gas version and the diesel version of the sorento have the same air filter? ksi m planning to ask my frend to buy me a k*n filter sa states kya lng gas version lng yta meron sa states. bka ksi magkaiba sila ng filter. tnx in advance

[sorento tlx]

one more question keyless entry ready na ba mga sorento tlx? ksi meron nabibili sa states mga keyless remote na orig kia pero dpat keyless ready na yng sorento for it to work. tnx agen pipol

[jeanpierre]

one more question keyless entry ready na ba mga sorento tlx? ksi meron nabibili sa states mga keyless remote na orig kia pero dpat keyless ready na yng sorento for it to work. tnx agen pipol

OTEP and gregg_g, thanks for the info.
Sorento tlx, when I bought my unit, it's with keyless entry na so maybe it's already installed on Sorento units being sold here sa pinas.

[jrln]

one more question keyless entry ready na ba mga sorento tlx? ksi meron nabibili sa states mga keyless remote na orig kia pero dpat keyless ready na yng sorento for it to work. tnx agen pipol

mine is 'local' sorento with keyless entry na.

gregg_g and jeanpierre, did you ever find a need to shift to manual on steep inclines? kinaya ba ng automatic mode. just asking because our tiptronic transmission does not have D2 and L auto modes found in fully automatic vehicles.

[gregg_g]

Actually no, the automode just seemed to sense the need to downshift to a lower gear...

[jrln]

Actually no, the automode just seemed to sense the need to downshift to a lower gear...

ok thanks, gregg_g

[jeanpierre]

Actually no, the automode just seemed to sense the need to downshift to a lower gear...

jrln, I agree with gregg_g. I tried using it last time when we did a visit sa Tagaytay highlands and Talisay via the steep shortcut route pababa ng taal lake area. We were 6 na sakay that time and it seems to work perfectly.

[mdpo]

Guys,

Advise naman what alarm is best for sorento... also backup sensor... my aunt will be buying one and heard that keyless entry lang nga ang meron with sorento.

thanks

[jeanpierre]

Guys,

Advise naman what alarm is best for sorento... also backup sensor... my aunt will be buying one and heard that keyless entry lang nga ang meron with sorento.

thanks

I suggest to check with the dealer where your auntie will buy her Sorento para walang problem ang electrical warranty pag nagpa install ka ng alarm. Sa dealer ko, may selection sila ng alarm at back up sensors. Meron din silang with a pager which is really designed for Sorento kaya lang since it's high tech, medyo mahal. Check mo Wheels at KIA quezon ave.

[gregg_g]

I suggest to check with the dealer where your auntie will buy her Sorento para walang problem ang electrical warranty pag nagpa install ka ng alarm. Sa dealer ko, may selection sila ng alarm at back up sensors. Meron din silang with a pager which is really designed for Sorento kaya lang since it's high tech, medyo mahal. Check mo Wheels at KIA quezon ave.

Yep, I couldn't agree more with Jeanpierre, better go to the dealer, better safe than sorry.. Take this as an example, http://www.kia-forums.com/t5630-afte...r-sorentos.htm

[mdpo]

Ganun ba... Anyway we will re-consider this option have to ask wheels what option I have for their alarms.

thanks.

[jrln]

jrln, I agree with gregg_g. I tried using it last time when we did a visit sa Tagaytay highlands and Talisay via the steep shortcut route pababa ng taal lake area. We were 6 na sakay that time and it seems to work perfectly.

thnks jeanpierre. this is important feedback just in case i get to climb a steep road or trail. so in auto mode, it will sort of 'hold' it at a low gear considering we dont have D2 or L and hence no need to go manual.

thanks again to you and gregg_g.

[gregg_g]

Hi Jrln,

But if your feeling the rush, you can take advantage of the manual mode (is this the term?)...