Hi, I wanted to get opinions. My son bought a used Optima Oct-2018 at KIA dealership in Medina OH with 77300mi. It is a 2015 Optima SXL Turbo (2.0 engine) with 86,216 miles In April the check engine light came on with various codes P0014, P0017, 87, 365. I first replaced the camshaft exhaust sensor, then both TPV Solenoids, and changed the full synth oil that only had 5k Mi on it.
This worsened the situation to now it looses power to the point of stalling. Also of note, When I open the hood, I do hear what sounds like the valves tapping when low on oil....I read this is actually the timing chain, hitting metal within the engine.)
I just now took it to the KIA dealer just now for them to confirm for me (as what I have read in many internet stories) whether it is a bad timing chain.
I heard they may have extended warranties to the 2014/2015 models for the very same engine situation on the 2013's and below, to 100,000 mi/10year coverage.
1.) Do we think its the timing chain...or another possibility?
2.) Has anyone heard bout KIA extending this coverage on these engines for this model year?
3.) Do you think the extended coverage will apply to a second owner?
4.) Anyone have any idea how much it would cost to replace the timing chain...I'm in Western PA? :-(
I appreciate all the thoughts/Ideas.
This worsened the situation to now it looses power to the point of stalling. Also of note, When I open the hood, I do hear what sounds like the valves tapping when low on oil....I read this is actually the timing chain, hitting metal within the engine.)
I just now took it to the KIA dealer just now for them to confirm for me (as what I have read in many internet stories) whether it is a bad timing chain.
I heard they may have extended warranties to the 2014/2015 models for the very same engine situation on the 2013's and below, to 100,000 mi/10year coverage.
1.) Do we think its the timing chain...or another possibility?
2.) Has anyone heard bout KIA extending this coverage on these engines for this model year?
3.) Do you think the extended coverage will apply to a second owner?
4.) Anyone have any idea how much it would cost to replace the timing chain...I'm in Western PA? :-(
I appreciate all the thoughts/Ideas.