Issue ID | 1544368 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11184910 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 01/01/18 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Currently my gas milage has decreased by approx 4 miles per gallon. In the winter i get 30 mpg and used to get 34; in summer i get 32. 5 mpg and used to get 37. Things checked: brakes tires and alignment air filter engine codes gas quality ( used mobil premium gas) performed a carbon cleaning for gdi eng fuel system cleaning engine cleaning with oil cleaning (flush) additive. After all cleanings only slight improvement (approx 0. 5 mpg). I suspect a faulty cat converter but have no way to check it. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 46000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PETERBOROUGH, NH |
VIN pattern | KNDJX3A5XE7XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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