I bought a 2013 Kia Rio in 2014 with 15k miles on it and it has been great, daily driving it ever since and never once had a breakdown, not even a dead battery. I get the oil changed with full synthetic every 5k miles and replace wear items as needed but there has never been a major mechanical issue with it. It's now got 105k and still starts right up whenever I turn the key. My only real complaint with the car is that the ECO mode turns it into a freaking slug, but I sacrifice the gas mileage and keep that turned off, and with it off it's plenty zippy enough unless your car is full of stuff. People always crap all over Kia but mine has done very well by me.

We bought a 2012 Accent in 2014 with less than 10k on the odo. Aside from several oil changes and a slightly noisy front wheel bushing and steering column when hitting potholes or badly made humps, I'd say it's a damn good and reliable car. Maybe it's the driver. edit: Mileage is good. Power is also good. I was always skeptical with non-Japanese makes, but I am very pleased with it.

@oSnapMillerTime

Жыл бұрын

I had a 2014 and I have to say it was a pretty solid car. I regret selling it. Im looking for a hatchback now. Its a cheap car but doesnt entirely feel like a horribly cheap car.

I don't understand why you're bashing these little econoboxes. They're cheap, basic, little commuter cars. Just point A to point B transportation platforms. The "weaknesses" you describe don't seem that bad to me. What FWD car doesn't need the CV shafts replaced at ~60K miles? Brake rotors warp, especially if you ride the brakes coming down the mountain and overheat them. They're cheap and it's an easy job to replace them. I show you $50,000 Lexus with cloudy headlight lenses. Replacing the PCV valve is a 10 minute job.

@AutoMotivate

2 жыл бұрын

The PCV valve typically isn’t the culprit for burning oil. I’m not bashing the car, I’m educating others so they know what to look out for. If you buy the car, keep an eye on the oil so you don’t blow the engine. It’s that Simple.

@steverandall5814

2 жыл бұрын

@@AutoMotivate Look at the video headline again...note the capital letters.

@AutoMotivate

2 жыл бұрын

@@steverandall5814 yes, as in you should be aware of these issues. Why wouldn’t you want to be aware?

@steverandall5814

2 жыл бұрын

@@AutoMotivate Most KZread watchers scanning the list of videos won't get past "DON'T Buy a Kia Rio or Hyundia Accent.."

@Jonespattyson

Жыл бұрын

This little econobox is something I own and has almost made me crash with the steering wheel locking, transmission shakes, all my error lights go off (I mean all, at random), airbags don’t work, car literally swerves when I’m going 30mph without wind it literally turns itself

I've had to replace both CV axles because of the boots. My headlights not only fades but a lot of little cracks (typical on hatchback headlights). It is possible to upgrade the front brakes from 255 to 280mm rotors using Rio SX parts. These cars also need frequent PCV valve replacements to deal with the carbon build up.

Picked up a 2013 accent. I’m aware that I need to clean carbon build up off the intake valves. I can do maintenance on it. I’m just glad it has a timing chain.

I bought a kia rio 1.4 automatic from 2013 low miles. And still drives perfect today never let me down :) bought it 2017

trivial issues cv halfshafts, brakes headlight fogging wear items minor issues. i drive my Veloster 500 miles a week runs like a champ still gets 36- 41 mpg all high speed highway. occasionally i run a tank of E15 but mostly 87 octane and let it eat. great video!!

Basic maint. On all cars. As I mentioned before use OEM parts especially oil filters. One thing that will make a big difference for those of you that are able to is use a bottle of AT-205 reseller on rubber housings and basically all rubber components in suspension. You want to put this resealer in a spray bottle and spray on these rubber parts like the cv boots. It will recondition them and make them last a lot longer. It works! The main reason for CV axles to prematurely wear and break down is the axle boots Crack and allow grease to escape and dirt to get in them. This resealer is for reconditioning all seals in other areas of engine and transmission, but also works super great on exposed rubber.

Wow! Thank you so much! Very informative and helpful. I have dealt with all of these issues for my 2012 Hynudai Accent. Trying to figure out how much longer it will last.

My wife has a 2012 Accent and Has over 197,000 miles now. Aside from maintenance items, the only part I have every replaced was the starter. Get the P0420 code intermittently during heavy stop and go traffic so the cat might be nearing the end of it's life. And I usually change the oil between 10,000-15,000 miles using Amsoil Signature series. Only needing to top it off occasionally in between changes. That's pretty phenomenal! Also send the oil out for testing every few changes and the reports always come back great!

@chriscapitalg2698

Жыл бұрын

What gasoline does she use, mid grade or low

@lucid484

Жыл бұрын

@@chriscapitalg2698 There isn't really a such thing as "grades" of gasolines. There are Octanes, and engines should use the octane specific to the compression ratio their engine is designed for. So for her car she only runs 87. And its usually from the higher quality fuel stations.

@chriscapitalg2698

Жыл бұрын

@@lucid484 lol I understand that but appreciate the technicality it's just another way to reference octane amounts but thanks !

@lucid484

Жыл бұрын

@@chriscapitalg2698 Yup no worries...I just know a few people who actually think that say 91 Octane fuel is "cleaner" than 87 and they always buy 91 "premium" because they think its "better". =)

If you're driving a stick shift version, watch out for the push rod of the clutch pedal as it's made of plastic and can easily snap and break. Local mechanics here have improvised and have been replacing these with push rods made of metal (sometimes, from other cars like an Isuzu pickup truck). It's a known Hyundai issue and is prevalent in Accent and Tucson units with manual transmissions.

I bought my 2017 hyundai accent SE and have 170,000 miles on and haven't had 1 problem with it other than regular maintenance and a dealing with a clogged catalytic converter right now. I would say that's a pretty damn reliable car.

@stephylee7967

Жыл бұрын

How about fuel consumption?

@dalekeniry9045

Жыл бұрын

@@stephylee7967 35mpg

@angeles1994

Жыл бұрын

Same doing cat rn at 160k, did timing chain and engine bearings too. All for under 1k

@dalekeniry9045

Жыл бұрын

@@angeles1994 I just cleaned mine out. No emission control for inspection where I am.

@chriscapitalg2698

Жыл бұрын

What gas have you always used, mid grade?

I have a 2016 accent rb (se). If i want to remove throttle body and clean it properly, do i need to burp the coolant hose afterwards? Can't seem to find a straight answer anywhere

I have a 2013 Kia rio Hatchback with 90k miles. I had a stalling problem last year. Replaced some sensors and it's like a new car now. Currently loving the gas milage.

@palatilapvlog3453

Жыл бұрын

What code of the sensor found juior moreno?

@spartan10234

Жыл бұрын

Had this same problem with my 2014 rio. Replaced the camshaft sensors.

@juniormoreno58

Жыл бұрын

@@palatilapvlog3453 only code that it gave was for a Knock sensor. But that was fine.

@lucid484

Жыл бұрын

@@juniormoreno58 My wife's knock sensor sometimes goes off when it's extremely hot outside and driving in heavy traffic. When she uses 89 octane instead of 87 in the summer the problem goes away.

@jarana10

11 ай бұрын

Did it gave you a check engine light ?

Very helpful Automotivate

I bought a 2016 accent brand new and now with 114k miles on the odometer I have to say this is the most dependable car I ever owned. I have done normal maintenance, that's it. I still have the original break pads and shoes on the car. I've never had to replace one sensor on the car. The only issue is it pings when I run it on regular so I just put super in it. From my understanding its not good to let it ping because it's essentially pushing the piston down when it hasn't reached TDC and that can damage the engine.

@AutoMotivate

Жыл бұрын

Pinging will ultimately cause more wear and tear faster. The cars are really great! I’m glad you are enjoying yours

@precisionbrown6829

Жыл бұрын

Best car I ever had

@jamescarlgonzales2789

Жыл бұрын

can you educate me on the "ping term" on what does it mean? thank you!

My hyundai accent 2017 it's working very good.

Use midgrade gasoline, synthetic oil and always use an OEM oil filter on these cars, it's detrimental. The oil filters are especially engineered to retain oil when starting them up providing immediate oil before circulating. This will keep your engine from wearing down because most of these engines have a weaker oil pump. Doing these few things will help your car last much longer with less issues.

Thank you for mentioning at the end of the video that if the engine is burning oil it will eventually clog up the catalytic converter. Like your friend, a lot of people spend a lot of money to replace the catalytic converter when it fails without fixing the oil burning problem of the engine. So the new catalytic will inevitably fail again for the same reason.

@AutoMotivate

2 жыл бұрын

I’m honestly astonished because typical shop mechanics will almost never talk about that.

@asmokingp3005

2 жыл бұрын

@@AutoMotivate I mena what is there to do. I wa thinking of buying a rio 2022 but found out eventually they start burning oil and there is an acceptable burning rate per 1k miles. I didn't know that was a thing. It Houghton they werent suppose to burn at all

@AutoMotivate

2 жыл бұрын

@@asmokingp3005 some manufacturers get away with saying it’s “normal”. I think it almost never normal to burn that much, but saying it is under warranty, as a consumer, you can’t do much. Then, they will only swap out the piston rings if you burn more than like 3qts per oil change. (Don’t quote me on the exacts)

@asmokingp3005

2 жыл бұрын

@@AutoMotivate and does that do anything? MAN and I really wanted a kia rio 2022 but idk if it has the same problems in oil burning as then older models.It looks like based on owners it s a hit or miss

@TheCockyPerry

Жыл бұрын

@@AutoMotivate so is there any solution if it's burning oil?? Can we put 5W-30 instead of 5w-20?? Will it help?

I absolutely loved my 2004 Hyundai Accent. Had 45,000 miles and was one of the smoothest cars I’ve driven. Somebody ran a red light so I’m now driving a Kia Rio

@GreyFox405

Жыл бұрын

Lol. I'm glad the car atleast managed to keep you safe.

@precisionbrown6829

Жыл бұрын

@@GreyFox405 yeah you’re right. I was on a mission and not paying attention. My Hyundai was a wreck. Both air bags deployed and I got out demanding one of the Police officers to drop me off a couple of minutes up. 😆

I'm picking up mine on Monday. It only has 90k miles on it ;) my past three cars have been Hyundai and I'm not planning on changing brands anytime soon.

Recently purchased a 2014 Accent, 30k with service record. No sludge on the top end because the original owner changed the oil at the regular interval. The car drives well, tight, no rattles, no vibration. The brakes are a bit under-engineered IMO, small rotors, but stops ok if not driven like a Corvette at 150 MPH!

If i replace my front rio with hyundai pieces is it gonna fit?

Better for cleaning headlights, spray Cutter insect repellent spray on the headlights, wait 2 minutes, wipe clean and good as new. Did this on my S10 and worked great.

bought a new 2017 accent sport. fast fwd to 6 yrs later. 50k miles. oil change BEFORE every 5k. (regular oil, no synthetic) new battery every 3 yrs because i live in hot florida. i run super in it and ALWAYS let it run for 2 minutes before i put it in gear. oh, and new tires at 48k. brakes still have almost 1/2 their meat left. i change the cabin filter and air filter once a yr with cheap ones and vaccum out the air box twice a yr. NO ISSUES whatsoever. while it isn't the nicest car i've ever owned, it is the best car i ever owned. you gotta remember, it's an 18k car. can't beat it like it's a 60k lexus.

Mine.s 2010. Hyundai Accent!!! I bought it brand new its GOT 300.000 miles and still a Dream except for Some Worn out Parts!!!!!!

I have Kia rio 2017 with 230k km on it it’s quite nice car especially if you do maintenance on right time,my engine and gearbox still works good and I daily change oil around 4k

Thanks for the tips

You mentioned that burning oil could clog the converter, if the converter is removed would that be a problem? (Besides the check engine light being on/inspection time)

@AutoMotivate

2 жыл бұрын

If you have a clogged converter, the car can still run just fine. It will be a bit chocked up and fail emissions, though.

@blixasice

Жыл бұрын

My car gets the check engine p0420 code sometimes. bad cat. I'm just now thinking it's because my 2014 accent burns oil

Great video, very helpful. I'm looking at a 2014 Hyundai accent with 108k miles on it. I'm a little skeptical buying the Hyundai because I'm a firm believer in old Toyota Corollas, and Honda accords being the only reliable cars. But this one caught my eye. I understand kia's and Hyundai's are cheaply built, but what are your thoughts on buying this as a daily. I will probably spend 4-5k on it

@AutoMotivate

2 жыл бұрын

I think in general the car is pretty solid. My Fiancés sister owns an Accent, and there aren’t many complaints. I think she averages over 30MPG and she has driven the car near 1000miles at a time reliably. Kia/Hyundai as pretty surprisingly reliability. But, that’s only the case if you do proper maintenance. Any negligence, then the motor may not last.

@WhatMinecraftVids

2 жыл бұрын

@@AutoMotivate awesome 👍 I'll check for that carbon build up you mentioned in the video, but that makes me feel better about buying it. Thank you for the response.

@hamooody_387

2 жыл бұрын

@@AutoMotivate may I ask you what is your personal car?

@Powermetaldaddy1974

2 жыл бұрын

Have a 2015 1.6L currently at 197,000 miles. I have to add oil occasionally but all i've ever done is replace consumable items on it and change the fluids regularly.

@AutoMotivate

2 жыл бұрын

@@hamooody_387 I’ve owned many cars through my life. I currently own a 2008 Tahoe and a 1999 Chevy Astro Camper van.

You missed some points 1- after 100,000 km you are in high risk to replace ac compressors. 2- in the summer 47-53° C the ac can't make the cabin cold, you will not see any different if it is turn on or turn off not like Japanese cars have a cold ac. 3- 2015-2017 1.4 kappa engine, this model have cvt transmission after 200,000km you may have to replace the cvt transmission because it will be broken. 4- 1.4 kappa engine has knocking issue even when it is new. 5- sometimes just the dashboard turn off for a few seconds then back on. 6- sometimes at low speed or you are stopped, the engine is shaking. 7- the interior is made up of cheap plastic can easily broken. 8- each 80,000 km you may replace some parts of suspension. I don't know if I forgot something else I am sorry 😂 In overall, you can consider this car as a moderately reliable.

@techaccounttechaccount3966

2 жыл бұрын

7abeby, have you been driving my car? 😄 because this is word for word what's been happening to mine

@hamooody_387

2 жыл бұрын

@@techaccounttechaccount3966 😂😂😂 I am so sorry for that

@HksF16

2 жыл бұрын

Only the accent has CVT, mine is 1.4 Kia Rio but it doesn't have CVT, interior plastics are cheap, the knocking is just mechanical sound which will go after warming up, but all that with a cost of cheap care so you would expect those things.

@hamooody_387

2 жыл бұрын

@@HksF16 Ok my friend, I agree with automatic transmission is better and knocking is gone when warming up but I don't have to expect this in cheap cars! It is garbage car not a cheape car. Nissan sunny (versa), Toyota yaris are much better in everything including performance, driving, cold ac, fuel economy, comfortable seats...etc. So it is not an excuse for hyundai to make this garbage car. In general, kia is slightly better quality than Hyundai.

@HksF16

2 жыл бұрын

@@hamooody_387 can't compare japanese cars to korean cars 🙃

Made a mistake buying a 2015 accent. My engine knocking and warranty ran out. Whats the best way to get a engine? Rebuild, used, or manufactured?

@SierraForeTweny

2 жыл бұрын

Have you tried giving it a lil tune up ? My 2013 Accent 🚗 ( 147,000 miles ) was making that noise on acceleration pretty bad , but I changed the spark plugs, added a bit of Lucas high mileage oil stabilizer(🍯) along with some Royal Purple oil on my most recent oil change and it’s been running a lot smoother. I added some fuel injector cleaner as well . I plan to replace the fuel pump, filter, coils, & injectors soon because it’s still a bit sluggish , but the clicking/knocking isn’t as prominent as before …. 😮‍💨

My 2016 Hyundai Accent hatch hasn’t had any issues or repairs I’m at 91k now only doing regular maintenance oils breaks normal stuff my pads and breaks last the same as my other cars too I’d put that on the brand you buy not the car

I have 2014 accent. Zero problems until I hit 75,000. The AC died, shifter cable broke. Now check engine p0420 code, bad cat. And twice for no reason my traction control light came on and jerked the cat.

Brake rotors don't last long on most cars. You should note the drilled rotors give a much different feel to braking than smooth surface.

I have a 2017 Accent SE hatchback with about 55,000 miles, no issues except gas tank filler neck started showing superficial rust below where the gas hose nozzle in inserted. Any body else notice rust on the gas tank filler neck ? I m in the US (New York).

What’s best on a used car to buy and I don’t drive much besides work and home 8 miles daily Accent 2016 87k miles hatchback or Rio 2018 s 54 k miles?

@AutoMotivate

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve always preferred the hatches I’m these cars. The mileage differences wouldn’t bother me too much, so I’d make my judgement on how well it’s been taken care of and the price. Check all the necessities

what is that little water pump you have?

steering right? not stirring. i use ATF on my headlights and comes out spotless. just on a rag too.

What about the new generetion Rio? Thank you !

Yes they're cheap cars but you forgot to mention they're cheap and easy to work on if you even have even little bit of mechanic skills. Unlike the high-end models where you have to take it to a specialty shop. The accent is basically a newer version of the late '80s early 90s Ford festiva

@3dogmom

Жыл бұрын

My very first car was an 88 Festiva. I now drive a ‘16 Accent. I would have never thought to compare the 2 but you might be on to something!!

I have a 2013 GLS manual, has over 226 thousand km, has been straight piped for half those km and is still running strong, only problem I've had is rear calipers

@precisionbrown6829

Жыл бұрын

Yep had front of mine replaced with 38,000

@user-bb7pd1nc2d

Жыл бұрын

Just bought one with 233000 and still runs great

@user-bb7pd1nc2d

Жыл бұрын

2014

I have 2015 Kia Rio and what I love bout cheap cars... They modified and you can mold them to your taste 💯

I own a 2012 and a 2017, wonderful cars

I have a 2015 KIA RIO LX Sedan. After I did a carbon clean out my car hits 3000 RPMs and then starts choking and the tachometer goes to 0.

Hopefully you topped off the oil level before giving the car back. The inside of the engine (oil cap removed) was nasty & looks like it wasn't maintained properly. Oil changes every 6 months/5k miles minimum!! Oil consumption possibly from needing PCV valve replaced. Agree, cabin is Loud.

Thank you

thank you for the info my friend although I got to differ with you in that I do own a 2013 Hyundai Accent and it's rather one of the most reliable cars I had owned, I use it as my commuter car and put 100 miles daily and it is a work horse!!! hardly ever breaks down only the usual maintenance and cheap on gas too. I do agree with you in the noise issue and the braking system, but if you keep up with it; those become a minor detail

@Alltimefox

2 жыл бұрын

Would the car be good for doordash?

@SSCamaro902

2 жыл бұрын

Horrible engine

@Alltimefox

2 жыл бұрын

@@SSCamaro902 I got a 2011 Toyota Camry is that good for delivery jobs?

v good content

Another thing if you have a garage please keep your Japanese cars in your garage. My 2003 Hyundai looked brand new in 2022. Just keeping it clean in your garage

2016 Accent by far best vehicle I have had

Ya Def. Grinds

My 2015 accent is running on borrowed time, bought it new & changed oil every 2k miles & the cat plugged. 151k miles

@AutoMotivate

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds about right. How much oil do you have left after 2k miles?

@quatamaecrumble392

2 жыл бұрын

My engine light is on in my accent code 420 do you think my converter is clogged

@Tomb-G19

Жыл бұрын

Burns quart & a half in about 500/1000 miles

@Tomb-G19

Жыл бұрын

@@quatamaecrumble392 that's what mine did, went into limp mode & had it towed

@quatamaecrumble392

Жыл бұрын

@@Tomb-G19 awwwww shitttt😐 my dad said bank one means I needed a new o2 scensor.

Según tu que eres experto o de las das de experto, que vehículo sugieres para comprarlo y cuánto te pagan para la marca que recomiendes.

My Rio is not aloud,cant even hear if the motor is going.greetings from Finland

Got a 2012 Hyundai accent been driving it ever since and have only blown the clutch so far but that's from doing stupid shit like hills runs at speeds it shouldn't be able to do but the 2012 accent is an all round great car for me good fuel economy and great power for how small it is

I have a 2010 lx can't beat that gas mileage

BLYTHE BAXTER yesterday

GDI tehnology to day is good and bad. The good all driver know but the bad don't know. W/GDI the intake gallery and valves in short time are carbonized, smoked, black greased, etc. The engine performances go down and the job to clean-up are very expensive. I advice you that at each 10 kkm to try to decarbonized all. Like this job you will save the engine and money. See a lot of info on the You Tube.

Oil changes are very important

Timing chains FTW

What i dont like about kia rio is that after 30km odo kadalasan ang dami ng sira sa mga parts ng kotse like ours.. yung hyundai din di masyadong matibay.. matibay pa rin tlga ang toyota at lalong lalo na ang suzuki at honda cars ang tibay.. pansin niyo wala masyadong 2nd hand cars na suzuki at honda na binibenta, kadalasan kia at hyundai? Aside sa toyota kasi maraming toyota sa Pinas.. kasi di masyado matibay ang kia at hyundai pag mataas na ang ODO 30km and above..

My gf has had 16 accent for a few years now and it’s one of the worst vehicles I’ve ever been around. Always having issues and always having to top off the oil

@AutoMotivate

Жыл бұрын

Gotta keep that oil topped off

Bro, fill up that Oil 🤣🤣🤣

@AutoMotivate

2 жыл бұрын

I added as much oil as I had in hand for them.

I own 2012 Hyundai accent gl hatchback. Got it 95 km I put 105k on it. Now 200k on it. I drove never had any major issues. Regular oil change, ball joint, control arm etc. One of the best reliable car and good on gas. Hands down best economical car. Your title misleading. People should buy this car.. No doubt

@AutoMotivate

Жыл бұрын

I break down the most common issues, which I personally ran into. This owner didn’t even know it was burning oil. It is a great car, but that does not mean you should go into a purchase blind.

So generally how reliable are Korean cars

@AutoMotivate

2 жыл бұрын

Generally, most of these cars are cheap economy cars. The minority of folks who buy these cars probably don’t take care of them as they should. The examples that have been well maintained are actually reliable. For an example, I’ve seen plenty older Kias and Hyundai’s from the early 2000s driving around is pretty good condition. With that said, they can’t take a beating like the Japanese variants car. If you run low in oil, or redline the car routinely, then you’ll shorten the life. A Japanese car, in general, can easily take the torture for longer. That’s my take/view. There has been a few dubs, though. Like the smoking Elantra(I believe that the car) that blows engines.

@SSCamaro902

2 жыл бұрын

Not very

@TheCockyPerry

Жыл бұрын

more than US cars for sure..

i have a kia is very good

My 2013 Kia Rio has 309000 km on it. Still going..

good job. Go Gators :-)

@AutoMotivate

2 жыл бұрын

🐊

If You slow this Video Down at 4:10 and freeze frame it at 4:11.. You can see on the Bottom of the Cap that the Oil is Extremely Black and Dirty... That is because You dont Change Your Engine Oil often enough... I have a 2017 KIA RIO LX with a 1.6 Liter and my Oil Never gets that Black,,, and I dont burn a Drop of Oil... But then again I dont wait 10,000 Miles to change my Oil either... Sure,, all engines produce Carbon,,, but what You are showing us is NEGLECT...

@AutoMotivate

Жыл бұрын

Sure, neglect could very well be an issue. However, if the car burns oil, which many do for these years, then it could resemble the same look even if you replace the oil in the correct intervals.

whhy are you forwarding us to the best budget fridge video when you say you will tell us how to check the oil. catfishing much?

@AutoMotivate

Жыл бұрын

I ended up removing the video because I was not happy with it. That’s just my most recent upload.

Toothpaste works just the same

This engine is gunked because the oil was not change!

Do not let this guy work on your car!!!

@AutoMotivate

Жыл бұрын

Lmao, explain why please

WTF is this guy talking about. These cars are super reliable and if you keep a good maintenance they'll last forever

@AutoMotivate

Жыл бұрын

Out of the two I’ve encountered personally, they both burned oil. Look it up. Not all do, but some do.

Oh yeah? Well I bought one. Tf are you going to do about it?? 🤨

@AutoMotivate

Жыл бұрын

Nothing, take care of it mate

@ceaseroo

Жыл бұрын

@@AutoMotivate nahh I was jk 🤣👺 only problem I’ve had is a flat tire, and it’s only just hit 85k even though it’s a ‘13

All cars are like this all cars are not perfect