I also have a 2012 Kia Soul (+, I think, they are too confusing with the symbols) I had problems in March of 2015 with it doing the same hesitating and blowing white smoke. Had around 45,000 miles on it. The dealership had my car for 2 weeks, and had the nerve to tell me that it was caused by being 1/2 qt low on oil. BS!!! It continued, but not so bad......
Well, it is January 2016, car leaking puddles of oil now, cutting out, AND a trail of white smoke behind me. Been back at the dealership for two days, NOW they say my motor needs to be replaced, and If I can't come up with receipts PROVING I ever changed the oil, they won't cover the motor. 100,000 mile warranty???? BEWARE
My wife was trying to accelerate to get on the Interstate, the car had no power when she pushed on the gas pedal. Than when it did accelerate it blew a BIG white cloud of smoke out the tailpipe. Called local dealer all they said is they can hook up the computer for $50 & see if something comes up and/or they can do a carbon cleaning on the valves for $159.99
- John H.,
Hagerstown, MD, US
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I also have a 2012 Kia Soul (+, I think, they are too confusing with the symbols) I had problems in March of 2015 with it doing the same hesitating and blowing white smoke. Had around 45,000 miles on it. The dealership had my car for 2 weeks, and had the nerve to tell me that it was caused by being 1/2 qt low on oil. BS!!! It continued, but not so bad......
Well, it is January 2016, car leaking puddles of oil now, cutting out, AND a trail of white smoke behind me. Been back at the dealership for two days, NOW they say my motor needs to be replaced, and If I can't come up with receipts PROVING I ever changed the oil, they won't cover the motor. 100,000 mile warranty???? BEWARE
- Cheryl J., Bakersfield, CA, US