2020-2024 Kia Telluride: Engine Explained

Full under the hood tour of the 2020-2024 Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade with overview of major technical features, specifications and DIY maintenance points.
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[@TravisBurnette]

2021 Telluride v6 Engine seems to be as good or better than Honda’s, no abnormal oil or coolant consumption. Been very impressed at 56k miles with regular service still runs quiet and effortless across the roads. Engine is louder before it gets to temperature, so give it a bit before you judge sound levels.

[@alijoon1621]

Better than Honda's? Are you sure?

[@ua7pyro591]

Lol. This comment

[@freebehindbars8654]

@@alijoon1621better than older Hondas, probably not. I’d put it against current Hondas.

[@everythinghomerepair1747]

It’s nice that this is one of the few cars left where they haven’t gotten rid of the v6. So many cars have four bangers or turbo four bangers now.

[@TDTVGarage]

For now.

[@basilbcf]

Word of advice - if you change (when you change) your air filter, be sure to check the box in the area under the filter. Rodents like to make nests there (as me how I know).

[@freebehindbars8654]

Coolant is low. The oil filter housing is garbage. Plenty of oring issues. Other than that, keep up maintenance before scheduled and you’ll be fine.

[@flenzy]

I watched this to see where the carborator (sp?) is so I can clean my engine. I think that's the part I used to cover before spraying/rinsing the engine cleaning chemical.

[@TDTVGarage]

Honey, cars haven't had a carburetor for 30+ years

[@NaserHekmat]

What about problem with engine carbon build? This is old school engine. What about noise on highway?

[@basilbcf]

"The rear plugs will take some extra effort to get to though." Boy is that ever an understatement! Good overview!

[@ictkeith3730]

Where’s the thermostat located

[@Joe71Walker]

Transmission sealed for life? I'm not sure how I feel about that...

[@TDTVGarage]

ALL.....ALL automatic transmissions in modern cars are made this way for the better part of 20 years. Nothing new or unique.

[@WizardOfWhoopee]

I was curious to see what powered this thing. I have a Kia-mom who flies past me and other cars 2 times a week in one of these, across double lines, in blind curves, with oncoming cars, while we others maintain 55. I thought it must have some kind of rocket motor.

[@know916bound]

Just a heavy foot.

[@gruntcandy9558]

I'll tell the wife to knock if off.

[@bucketlist2325]

Hoping you can create diy video how to remove and install headlight bulb on 2024 kia telluride, install fog light assembly too, because I can't find one

[@jimjames6990]

Burns oil

[@JoeZis350]

Hi Sam.. Similar to the one in your video.. What is the proper coolant from Kia to replenish the low overflow reservoir??

[@TDTVGarage]

What's proper is what the owner's manual recommends.

[@JoeZis350]

Thanks that was pretty vague.. What did you put in this one? Kia has a couple of different pink coolants- The owners manual is general info when it comes to coolant, and does not call one out specifically. These Tellurides are doing a great job consuming oil and coolant.. Check them regularly is my best advice even between the 7,500 OCI.

[@jpthsd]

Wow it’s true that Korean car uses 2005 ICE hopefully they change in 2024???

[@justinbelk89]

Kia is NOT what they started out as. They make great cars and these current engines appear to be much better. I’m in belief of such & time will tell with my 2023 Sportage X-Pro. 👍🏾🔥

[@chadhc818]

🤞

[@g0rt664]

I like technical stuff. That is very high compression for gasoline. 👍

[@ua7pyro591]

Too bad it's a heavy slug

[@hmseelmann3393]

185.000km 1L oil per 1000km. What a joke

[@gordonhall4792]

What about excessive oil consumption problems reported but owners. Tell what Kia says about acceptable oil consumption.

[@larrylafferty3836]

currently own a 2003 toyota 4 runner wife wants a new telluride will it be as reliable in the long run as the 4 runner ? ive heard how unreliable the cdi engines are does s the telluride have the same issues or did they correct this issue ?

[@TDTVGarage]

Most of the "heard CDI engines are unreliable" notions in the world are internet buzz. They are the norm today on almost all cars, reliable or not.

[@justinbelk89]

I’m curious if something was missed. I saw your video on Kia’s 2.5L engine & it’s fuel delivery has both direct injection and port injection. I’d assume the Telluride would have the same dual injection. Is it not, or wasn’t explained. I definitely enjoyed the details of the technical aspects.

[@Beethechange1]

I have the 2.5 non turbo.. We will see how it goes

[@rstuff1605]

I had a camry 2.5L. Boy did power jump from 169 to 211 after ecu realized I wanna go after number 2, so 3rd times the charm pedal to the medal even in a scion tc 🙂

[@leminh09]

It says GDI on the engine cover. Gasoline direct injection

[@Maxwell1989]

It can run on Atkinson cycle or Otta cycle

[@dmcepeda]

Excellent video, very detailed and informative! Contemplating about purchasing

[@82raptor]

Good video, bad car.

[@tboe-cr8pz]

Definitely not. One of the best mid size SUV’s on the market! My wife and I are loving it! Not too worried because it has a 100k mile warranty