A Kia Sorento came into our service bay last month for a routine oil change. The owner had no specific concerns and the vehicle felt completely normal on his daily commute on Old Troy Pike and the I-70 corridor toward Columbus. During the multi-point inspection that accompanies every oil change at Kia of Dayton, our…
Last Memorial Day weekend, a 2022 Kia Telluride broke down 250 miles from home on I-71 near Columbus during a family’s spring vacation to Cedar Point. The cooling system had developed a slow leak over winter that the owner never noticed during short Dayton-area commutes. Under sustained highway operation with the SUV fully loaded with…
Last April, a 2023 Kia Telluride experienced complete rear brake failure on I-75 near downtown Dayton while fully loaded with a family of seven heading to spring break. Months of winter salt exposure had corroded the rear caliper slide pins to the point of seizure, causing the caliper to overheat and boil the brake fluid….
Three weeks ago, a 2022 K5 GT-Line came into our Old Troy Pike service bay with a rough idle and reduced fuel economy. The owner commuted 70 miles daily between Huber Heights and Columbus on I-70 but had been stretching oil changes to 10,000 miles because “highway miles are easy miles.” After 42,000 miles of…
Last month, a 2024 Sportage owner came in at 45,000 miles having followed a patchwork maintenance approach—getting oil changes wherever was convenient, skipping recommended services, and never addressing dashboard warning lights. During comprehensive inspection, we found severely degraded transmission fluid from extended intervals, worn suspension components from deferred maintenance, outdated software causing intermittent issues, and…
Last month, a 2022 Sorento came in with engine knocking and reduced power at 58,000 miles. The owner commuted daily from Huber Heights to Columbus, racking up 140 miles round-trip five days a week. They’d been extending oil changes to 10,000 miles because “highway miles are easy miles and synthetic oil lasts.” The constant high-speed…
Your Kia Niro, EV6, or Sorento Hybrid is built for efficiency and eco-friendly performance, perfect for cruising Huber Heights’ Old Troy Pike or exploring Ohio’s scenic routes. However, the Miami Valley’s cold winters, hot summers, and dusty rural roads demand specialized care to keep your hybrid or electric vehicle (EV) running smoothly. At Kia of…
The Kia Telluride has carved out its place in the three-row SUV segment with bold styling, upscale appointments, and a smooth, composed ride that rivals luxury nameplates. But behind that refined experience is a high-functioning machine that requires disciplined, intelligent maintenance to keep it performing like new—especially as the miles and years add up. With…
The question of whether Kia will ever build a pickup for the U.S. market has been floating around for years. But with the unveiling of the Tasman and the brand’s increasing commitment to electrification, it seems like the question is no longer about if Kia can build a truck, but when they will bring one…
Kia’s made some subtle but smart updates to the 2026 Telluride’s AWD system, and real-world testing shows it’s more than just a pretty face. The Telluride has always been praised for its comfort and style, but when it came to venturing off the pavement, it had room to grow. With the latest model, Kia didn’t…
