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6.0
fairly significant- Typical Repair Cost:
- $310
- Average Mileage:
- 180,150 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replace spark plugs, valve cover gaskets & oil change (1 reports)

engine problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
This Kia book don't even tell you about hose's, he also had to replace the small vacuum hose. I've put out over $1400 in the last six months, not counting light bulbs, wiper's & tires.
- Cat C., Dade City, FL, US