Month: February 2015

If you need to change a burnt out light bulb in the cargo area or trunk of your third generation (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016) Kia Rio, check out my DIY instructions for the procedure by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2012-2016 Kia Rio Trunk / Cargo Area Light Bulb Replacement Guide

If you’d like to upgrade the OEM door speakers in your third generation (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) Kia Rio, you’ll first have to take off the plastic interior door panels. Check out my DIY instructions for the procedure by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2012-2016 Kia Rio Interior Door Panels Removal Guide

If you need to change a burnt out light bulb in the glove box of your third generation (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) Kia Rio, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (including the replacement part number) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2012-2016 Kia Rio Glove Box Light Bulb Replacement Guide

If the A/C system in your third generation (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) Kia Rio hasn’t been working as well recently, or the air coming out of the vents smells a bit musty or moldy, you probably need to clean or change the cabin air filter element located in the HVAC blower motor housing.

2012-2016 Kia Rio Cabin Air Filter Replacement Guide

If you need to change a burnt out dome light bulb in the overhead housing in your third generation (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & the refreshed 2016 model year) Kia Rio, check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (including the replacement part number) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2012-2016 Kia Rio Dome Light Bulb Replacement Guide

If you need to change the battery in the key fob remote control for your third generation (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & the face lifted 2016) Kia Rio, check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (including the replacement part number) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2012-2016 Kia Rio Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide

The rear disc brake pads on a second generation (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015) Kia Sorento usually last twice as long as the front pads or anywhere from 60,000 to over 100,000 miles depending on your driving conditions. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (including the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail picture below.

2010-2015 Kia Sorento Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement Guide

If you have been hearing a squeaking or grinding noise coming from the front end of your second generation (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015) Kia Sorento when you step on the brake pedal, you probably need to change the front brake pads. To view my DIY tutorial for the procedure (including a required tools list and replacement part numbers) click on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2010-2015 Kia Sorento Front Brake Pads Replacement Guide

The best way to keep your second generation (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015) Kia Sorento running reliably for many years is to regularly change the motor oil and replace the oil filter on the Theta II 2.4 liter inline four cylinder engine. Check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (including the replacement oil filter part numbers) by clicking on the text link or the thumbnail image below.

2010-2015 Kia Sorento Theta II 2.4L I4 Engine Oil Change Guide

The best place to start when troubleshooting any electrical issue with your second generation (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015) Kia Sorento is to check for a blown fuse or relay in either the engine bay or interior passenger compartment electrical panels. To view my DIY tutorial for the procedure, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2010-2015 Kia Sorento Electrical Fuses Replacement Guide