How to change the oil in your Kia Telluride

[scarder]

Yes I just had an oil change done to my telly and they grinded out a hole to get to the drain plug so I am wondering if they replaced the oil filter !!

Wait a second; The Kia dealer cut a hole in your skid plate to access the drain plug? And you didn’t choke anyone? I’d drive right back there and have them replace that skid plate. That’s sheer laziness and should’t be tolerated.

 

[Ciscokd2000]

Wait a second; The Kia dealer cut a hole in your skid plate to access the drain plug? And you didn’t choke anyone? I’d drive right back there and have them replace that skid plate. That’s sheer laziness and should’t be tolerated.

Yes very lazy , just called them , they cant find my name in the service records .. how funny

 

[Ciscokd2000]

Yes very lazy , just called them , they cant find my name in the service records .. how funny

 

[ernysan]

Yes very lazy , just called them , they cant find my name in the service records .. how funny

I don't trust on any mechanic NOTHING PERSONAL but back then I learn my lesson anyways I have the package for oil services for 6 years thru the dealer but I did A little invest on a dash cam and Ok I don't see what is going on under the car but still I know if they took my car for a rite, if they move or open the hood at least Dealer cutting parts to make their job easy should don't be in business

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[Husker Soze]

WOW! I can't believe they did that. Let us know what the service manager says

 

[ernysan]

That looks like a big DOG put some work on your Telluride Unacceptable!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Ciscokd2000]

WOW! I can't believe they did that. Let us know what the service manager says

Ok will do ...

 

[elburroloco2000]

Here is a photo of the F106SX installed. I installed it at an angle for easy access but it doesn't really matter since the cover has to come off to get to the oil filter anyway.

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[Husker Soze]

Here is a photo of the F106SX installed. I installed it at an angle for easy access but it doesn't really matter since the cover has to come off to get to the oil filter anyway.

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Thanks for the visual!
Going to order mine soon.

 

[markjenn]

Folks, they shouldn't have done what they did, but this sort of crap is done ALL THE TIME by all sorts of dealers, even high-end Merc and BMW shops. If they can do something that saves them 5 minutes of time that won't have any noticeable immediate impact, then they'll generally do it and argue that they are doing the owner a favor by eliminating a pesky maintenance nuisance that serves no purpose.

I own a Honda Pilot and if it has ever been serviced by anyone other than a caring owner, it will, nine times out of ten, have the small splash shield that lies in front of the oil filter housing bent away or cut off all-together.

Not defending their actions, but I wish the car mfgs would design splash shields and access panels with some nod to serviceability. Put a splash shield over an oil filter or drain plug and sooner or later these things invariably get hacked up, put on wrong, have fasteners left off, or be discarded all-together by some "mechanic" in the life of the car. The design makes such hacks inevitable and these cars are being worked on folks who mostly don't give a rip.

- Mark

 

[TxAggie]

Folks, they shouldn't have done what they did, but this sort of crap is done ALL THE TIME by all sorts of dealers, even high-end Merc and BMW shops. If they can do something that saves them 5 minutes of time that won't have any noticeable immediate impact, then they'll generally do it and argue that they are doing the owner a favor by eliminating a pesky maintenance nuisance that serves no purpose.

I own a Honda Pilot and if it has ever been serviced by anyone other than a caring owner, it will, nine times out of ten, have the small splash shield that lies in front of the oil filter housing bent away or cut off all-together.

Not defending their actions, but I wish the car mfgs would design splash shields and access panels with some nod to serviceability. Put a splash shield over an oil filter or drain plug and sooner or later these things invariably get hacked up, put on wrong, have fasteners left off, or be discarded all-together by some "mechanic" in the life of the car. The design makes such hacks inevitable and these cars are being worked on folks who mostly don't give a rip.

- Mark

Exactly why no-one touches my cars for routine maintenance. Unless it is something covered by warranty, or something too complicated/in-depth for me to do myself, my cars don't go anywhere for service other than my garage. I typically purchase a Haynes manual for the vehicle and between that and forums like this one I can do just about anything.

 

[Husker Soze]

....Not defending their actions, but I wish the car mfgs would design splash shields and access panels with some nod to serviceability.

- Mark

One of the things that I liked about the Subaru Ascent (and other manufacturers) that have the oil filter up top. *note--I think the photo below is from a '13 Subaru Legacy

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[Ciscokd2000]

Folks, they shouldn't have done what they did, but this sort of crap is done ALL THE TIME by all sorts of dealers, even high-end Merc and BMW shops. If they can do something that saves them 5 minutes of time that won't have any noticeable immediate impact, then they'll generally do it and argue that they are doing the owner a favor by eliminating a pesky maintenance nuisance that serves no purpose.

I own a Honda Pilot and if it has ever been serviced by anyone other than a caring owner, it will, nine times out of ten, have the small splash shield that lies in front of the oil filter housing bent away or cut off all-together.

Not defending their actions, but I wish the car mfgs would design splash shields and access panels with some nod to serviceability. Put a splash shield over an oil filter or drain plug and sooner or later these things invariably get hacked up, put on wrong, have fasteners left off, or be discarded all-together by some "mechanic" in the life of the car. The design makes such hacks inevitable and these cars are being worked on folks who mostly don't give a rip.

- Mark

I agree about about car manufacturer build vehicle so customer can't service them . All the tech had to is remove four screws . What make me upset is that was my first oil change and to have them damage the skid plate is very upsetting .

 

[scarder]

Folks, they shouldn't have done what they did, but this sort of crap is done ALL THE TIME by all sorts of dealers, even high-end Merc and BMW shops. If they can do something that saves them 5 minutes of time that won't have any noticeable immediate impact, then they'll generally do it and argue that they are doing the owner a favor by eliminating a pesky maintenance nuisance that serves no purpose.

I own a Honda Pilot and if it has ever been serviced by anyone other than a caring owner, it will, nine times out of ten, have the small splash shield that lies in front of the oil filter housing bent away or cut off all-together.

Not defending their actions, but I wish the car mfgs would design splash shields and access panels with some nod to serviceability. Put a splash shield over an oil filter or drain plug and sooner or later these things invariably get hacked up, put on wrong, have fasteners left off, or be discarded all-together by some "mechanic" in the life of the car. The design makes such hacks inevitable and these cars are being worked on folks who mostly don't give a rip.

- Mark

I have a 2014 Mazda3 hatch which has a removable section for access to the oil drain and filter. It’s got 105,000 miles and the little plastic cover is still there, because I’m the only one who has ever changed the oil. That’s over 20 oil changes and I managed to keep it intact. A mechanic working anywhere, never mind a dealership, should know better.

 

[Tellmeride]

If you bring it up now as opposed to then and there... they can and will DENY everything.

 

[machtig]

They were counting on you not looking under your car.

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[Husker Soze]

Completed my first oil change today at about 3700 miles. I didn't get a chance to snap photos of the job, but the initial flow of the oil while draining was "mud-like" color.

Here are some details:
- Filled about 6.5 qts of Mobil1 Full Synthetic
- Installed KIA OEM Oil filter (26320-3CKB0)
- Installed Fumuto drain valve (F106SX)

Still planning on following the recommended intervals based on usage conditions (mine is currently at severe usage conditions)

 

[Hubcity806]

Where does the small aluminum crush ring go that is included in the oil filter kit?

 

[TxAggie]

Has anyone used the K&N Oil Filter in place of the standard Kia filter (K&N PS-7035)? Typically K&N offers a quality filter, just don't know much about it in this application.

Thanks!

 

[wcarlson40]

Has anyone used the K&N Oil Filter in place of the standard Kia filter (K&N PS-7035)? Typically K&N offers a quality filter, just don't know much about it in this application.

Thanks!

Yep, I used the K&N instead of the stock, and it matched perfectly and seems fine since I changed it 1000 miles ago.