auto mechanics advice please

[tvguy]

The information is outdated as the policy has been updated to include the KSDS firmware revision to mitigate the risk of crankshaft rod protrusion through the block, etc.

Doesn't say the changes are required to maintain the warranty, just that they are available and should be completed. Unless I missed it.

 

[hertamaniac]

Doesn't say the changes are required to maintain the warranty, just that they are available and should be completed. Unless I missed it.

The OEM warranty is honored. It's when exceeding the limits of 100K/10 year where this additional coverage is offered.

But it's not a new engine.

 

[tvguy]

The OEM warranty is honored. It's when exceeding the limits of 100K/10 year where this additional coverage is offered.

But it's not a new engine.

No first hand knowledge. Just repeating what my mechanic told me. He said a new engine, I guess it could be a rebuilt. However, I suspect it would be cheaper to just ship new engines to be swapped out rather than may local labor rates to rebuild an engine.

EDIT: I do see that the software update is required for the warranty.

 

[hertamaniac]

No first hand knowledge. Just repeating what my mechanic told me. He said a new engine, I guess it could be a rebuilt. However, I suspect it would be cheaper to just ship new engines to be swapped out rather than may local labor rates to rebuild an engine.

Actually, when they discovered the magnitude of the issue(s) due to particulates from machining the blocks could inhibit the oil ports from flowing in the block is when the additional warranty was offered. The swap program was more financially effective than a blanket swap for all-new.

They took the old blocks and ensured the oil ports were fully operational and had to list it as a remanufactured. It's cycling 101.

I was part of the class action lawsuit against Hyundai/Kia.

The software update was to establish a limp mode to get the car to dealer service in the attempt to prevent a block protrusion.