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Kia Recalls 2011 Sorento With 2.4L Theta II MPI Engine Over Fire Risk

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Back in December 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an engineering analysis to investigate engine fires in Kia and Hyundai vehicles produced for the 2011 to 2016 model years with 2.4-liter liter Theta II MPI engines.

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The Importance of Oil Specifications for Vehicle Performance

Tomorrow's Technician

Today’s vehicles are a very big purchase in most customers’ worlds. New vehicles are highly sophisticated and require specific maintenance to keep them running to original specification. Manufacturer Requirements Almost every vehicle and engine manufacturer has unique recommended oil specifications.

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GM Recalls 2011 – 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe, Suburban Over Airbag Issue

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The largest automaker in the United States of America has recalled a handful of 2011 to 2012 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe, and Suburban vehicles due to improperly manufactured airbag inflators. continue reading. )

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2011 Hot Wheels Super Treasure Hunts: Return of the JDM

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These unique vehicles have been around for decades, with dozens surfacing yearly. Heed my warning: Once you decide on collecting Hot Wheels Super Treasure Hunt items, you'd better be ready for everything it entails. I haven't met anyone with a complete collection yet, but I'm sure a few people can brag about it.

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Coffee and Headlights? Discover the Unexpected Use of Coffee Chaff in Auto Parts Innovation

Automotive Training Centre

Since 2011, it has used soy-based foam in its cushions. This innovation aligns with Ford’s broader goals of using more renewable materials in its vehicles. However, talc, being non-renewable, prompted Ford to seek more sustainable alternatives. The journey began when Ford experimented with organic materials over a decade ago.

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Nissan Recalls the Infiniti M35, M56, Q50, Q70 for Driveshafts That May Break

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Nissan North America has identified a problem with the driveshafts fitted to older Infiniti sedans produced for the 2011 through 2019 model years. Affected vehicles were specified with two-wheel drive rather than four-wheel drive. Their driveshafts can fatigue and break, resulting in an unexpected loss of motive power while driving.

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Inside Chrysler EHPS Systems

Brake & Front End

In this episode of Inside the Brands, we take a closer look at Chryslers Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering (EHPS) system on models like the Challenger, Charger, 300, and Grand Cherokee from 2011-2015.