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December 22, 2021 Service bulletin

Pitstop: potential low oil pressure due to filter drain plug that was left in filter

Kia technical service bulletin PS719 for 2021-2022 Kia Sorento and 2021-2022 Kia K5.

Bulletin number
PS719
Component
Engine and engine cooling
Summary
PITSTOP: POTENTIAL LOW OIL PRESSURE DUE TO FILTER DRAIN PLUG THAT WAS LEFT IN FILTER - Attention Dealership Service Managers, Service and Lube Techs, pay particular attention to this information. This Pitstop provides information regarding potential engine damage if the proper procedures are not followed during an oil change on some 2021 and later K5 (DL3a) and Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles equipped with 2.5L/2.5L-T GDI Theta III engines.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 184 complaints in the engine category.

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