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Seeking Advice on a 2015 Kia Soul + (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I've had this car for the last 10 years, and I'm up to about 86,000 miles. I recently had to have the catalytic converter replaced, because it was completely blocked. The dealership wanted to charge me $4,300, but an independent mechanic got me up and running for less than $1,200 with non-OEM parts. Before the catalytic converter blockage, I had tried to clean out the engine with CRC intake cleaner as I've seen done online. I'm concerned that that cleaning may have led to the catalytic converter blockage, or at least exacerbated it.

Before that, I had to have my crank position sensor replaced.

I know I have the 2.0L 4 cylinder engine, which is generally considered better than the 1.6 that is more liable to failure, but everything I keep reading online keeps me constantly concerned that this vehicle is going to fail in a catastrophic way sometime soon. After the recent repairs, it's running pretty well, and my gas mileage is going back up to levels that I expect from this car. However, I'm wondering if I shouldn't get out of this vehicle while it still has some value, and maybe buy something that's widely considered more reliable.

I'm especially concerned because of carbon buildup potentially accruing in this notorious GDI engine.

Thoughts?

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

I've done some light maintenance, and it's been pretty easy going. Some of the stuff I've seen indicates they're pretty easy to work on.

I'm concerned about the GDI issue, but it's hard to find a car with good gas mileage that doesn't have some version of it these days. I've heard Toyota solved a lot of the issues with a combination of direct and multi port injection, though.

Your thinking is kind of where I'm at. I want to plan on a replacement before too long, but I don't want to jump into something worse.