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  1. This is concerning a 2012 Kia Soul. I am posting here because I trust posters here more than at the Kia forums.


    I had been having all the maintenance on my vehicle done at a dealership.


    I decided to go to another shop that had a $159 special for lifetime alignments.


    I received a printout of my vehicles alignment. The printout had three numbers for each setting. I assume two of the numbers were a recommended setting and the third was the actual reading. Everything was within the recommended range except the following:



    Right Front Toe: -.25° > Recommended range (.10 to -.10)


    Front Total Toe: -.23° > Recommend range (-.20 to .20)


    Front Steer Ahead: > .13° - Recommended range (-.05 to .05)


    Did I need an alignment? The service person said I did but I am not sure..


    After the alignment was done, the steering wheel seemed tight. Is this normal?


  2. My mother has a 2012 Kia Soul.

     

    Is there such a thing as an aftermarket part that will protect the gas tank from exploding in the case of a rear end collision?

     

    Who might sell something like this?

  3. After you touch up the paint, buy a clay bar kit. It will come with a bar of clay and a spray that will remove all surface blemishes as well as any existing wax. After you message the entire truck you will simply apply a coat of wax that will have an even shine.

     

    I was not clear. How many coats of paint?

     

    Do I need a primer? I read somewhere that if I see plastic it means I need primer.

     

    Below are pictures.

     

    https://plus.google.com/photos/110666213700006124028/albums/5848291055441517713/5848291052808896530?authkey=CITXgaLVpKnDew

  4. I bought the touch up marker pen from the dealership.

    I guess the first step is to clean the area. Is a Chamois with dish washing liquid the best thing to use? Someone told me dish washing liquid is a no go because it removes the wax. True?

    Are there any other tips?

    Do I need a primer?

     

     

     

     

    https://plus.google.com/photos/110666213700006124028/albums/5848291055441517713/5848291052808896530?authkey=CITXgaLVpKnDew

  5. I

    I have a code for a free PJ large one topping pizza.

    I am selling it for $5.00.

    I can accept payment by preferably Chase QuickPay or PayPal.

    Anyone interested should send me a private message.

    Code active Wednesday, 2/6 through Sunday, 03/10

     

    It is legitimate.

     

    I tried to give it away to friends. No one wanted it.

     

    People sell things like this on ebay all the time.

     

    Large one topping usually costs $17.50.

     

    I should have added.

     

    It must be used on papajohns.com

     

    A maximum of one code can be used with each Papa John's online account.

  6. it sure is effective. When i get stuck in 4 wheel drive i turn it on for that extra power and it helps. Now on the streets in town i have no idea.

     

    It is supposed to give more power when passing as well.

     

    I know it was standard on the LE.

     

    Did it come with the SE off road package?

     

    I have seen it with the XE as well.

  7. Who would ever consider that the ATF doesn't need changing? Isn't it listed at 30k or 60kintervals in the FSM?

     

    The manual only recommends the atf be changed when when the vehicle is used for towing or extreme driving conditions. It seems like it should always

    be changed.

     

     

     

    If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) oil at every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)

     

    If I bought the vehicle new, I would trusted the fsm. Absurd.

     

    I checked the fsm for a 4 Runner for the earliest date as I could find. Toyota says basically the same thing.

     

    Call me a conspiracy theorist, but there is no way, no how these manufacturers do not believe that regularly changing the atf does not benefit the transmission. They want people replacing their vehicles.

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