2000 Kia Sportage injectors

2000 KIA SPORTAGE
11,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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MARY HAWKS
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I just bought a 2000 sportage and when you first start it up after it has been sitting you can hear the lifters knock, but than it quiets down. I took it to the mechanic where I bought the car and he said it is the the fuel injectors. He said they do that on those Kia until they warm up. Is this correct or is he pulling my leg.
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Mary
May 30, 2009 at 9:38 AM
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[quote:8b689c4307="mary hawks"]Noises problem
2000 Kia Sportage 4 cyl All Wheel Drive Automatic 11000 miles

I just bought a 2000 sportage and when you first start it up after it has been sitting you can hear the lifters knock, but than it quiets down. I took it to the mechanic where I bought the car and he said it is the the fuel injectors. He said they do that on those Kia until they warm up. Is this correct or is he pulling my leg.
Thank you,
Mary[/quote:8b689c4307]

Hi Mary,

Never heard that one before but will do some research on it.

However, if you believe it is the lifters making the noise it could very well be that you will need to switch to a heavier weight oil or it could be time for an oil change since it only has 11,000 miles.


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May 30, 2009 at 10:02 AM