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Aftermarket quality made transmission gear fluid/oil that can be used safely in 1st gen Kia Forte Koups & sedans (2010 thru 2013) standard/manual that can be bought online & or Autozone, O'Reillys, Pepboys, Advance Auto Parts, Walmart.

 

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From the internet

 

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From my 1st gen Koup. Owners manual states
2.0L engines 2.0 qts/1.9 liters
2.4L engines 1.9 qts/1.8 liters

From day 1 of ownership. I have always done 2 quarts. I've never had any problems & I drain & fill at every 80,000 miles

Transmission speed sensor & easier fill hole location for gear fluid/oil. The sensor bolt is 1 10mm & held on by a metal clip.
Don't over torque 10mm sensor bolt (hand tight only) & lose metal clip

 

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As for the the headlights not turning on, check the bulbs themselves. See if the metal element (spring) isn't dangling, broken or burned out.

Check the light bulb sockets metal contacts aren't bent, broken or pushed back into the bulb socket.

Switch the affected bulbs & see if they turn on in the other working headlights. On glass/incandescent bulbs make sure the contacts are intact & making contact with socket contacts.

If using l.e.ds, majority of them are polarity sensitive. Flip, rotate or 180° the bulb contacts.

Loose metal contacts, loose pins, corrosion can cause illumination problems.

 

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As for the the headlights not turning on, check the bulbs themselves. See if the metal element (spring) isn't dangling, broken or burned out.

Check the light bulb sockets metal contacts aren't bent, broken or pushed back into the bulb socket.

Switch the affected bulbs & see if they turn on in the other working headlights. On glass/incandescent bulbs make sure the contacts are intact & making contact with socket contacts.

If using l.e.ds, majority of them are polarity sensitive. Flip, rotate or 180° the bulb contacts.

Loose metal contacts, loose pins, corrosion can cause illumination problems.

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Thanks for the response. But I found out my ex husband dropped the wire- pin thing that holds bulb in. Something like that?? It still don't work. But I guess that has to be okay, I still have high beams. He's frustrated with this entire car.

 

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From my 1st gen Koup. Owners manual states
2.0L engines 2.0 qts/1.9 liters
2.4L engines 1.9 qts/1.8 liters

From day 1 of ownership. I have always done 2 quarts. I've never had any problems & I drain & fill at every 80,000 miles
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Transmission speed sensor & easier fill hole location for gear fluid/oil. The sensor bolt is 1 10mm & held on by a metal clip.
Don't over torque 10mm sensor bolt (hand tight only) & lose metal clip
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Thanks you. This is very helpful. I appreciate it!!

 

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Yes that one way, don't freak out when it jumps forward. Make sure when it's done that the vehicle is on a flat surface & NOT on an incline or decline.

Just found out it is the slave cylinder in the transmission. Just got to find somebody to do it now. I appreciate all the help. Have a great day

 

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Was just told the slave cylinder was leaking under car and it had air in lines. I'm thinking this is going to take some money. I haven't even had the car a month to and a half yet. And no warranty from dealership! Sold as is with any faults!
Could the reason for that be by the way it's drove?

 

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The metal retainer clip can be acquired from a wrecked 1st gen Forte from your local junk/salvage yards.

 

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As for the eccentric slave cylinder, if the clutch pedal is sloppy/weak, doesn't spring back up, no pressure felt when depressed/stepped on & theres leaking, it has to be replaced.

While the transmission is down/pulled out from vehicle, might as well have the age/conditions of pressure plate, disc, throw out bearing checked or replace if it shows needs replacing. See the condition of the flywheel too.

Check the CV axles & their splines. If splines look wornout, chipped, broken, filed down or filed smooth, replace. Majority of CV axles last several yrs when vehicle isn't driven like a F&F or Need For Speed (NFS).

Have the transmission fluid/gear changed out if it's neglected, unmaintained, not changed. Don't fall for the "Closed for life, Do not service, No service need" transmission wives tales. That's a scare tactic to have owners come in & either trade in or buy new cars. It also puts 100% blame on grown adults that should've known better & hold them accountable especially if vehicle/s are under warranty & owners want warranty repairs. When warranty expires, then owners can do whatever they want to their cars. Can't complain when fluids aren't changed, poor lack of proper maintenance or "I'll do it later, next week"

All I.C.E. vehicles need their fluids, oils changed due to wear tear, thermal breakdown, metal shavings, thickening, heat cycles, extreme heat & friction.

Also, don't fall for & believe those 1 time a yr engine oil changes unless you drive 1 time every yr. Change your vehicles fluids/oils.

 

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Dealerships can't be held responsible & accountable for the slave cylinder failure unless they took down the transmission & serviced/repaired it.

That would cost them extra & those repairs/services are 2 to3x added onto final price.

The "As is" window sticker means exactly that. Seller doesn't know what pending, hidden, looming mechanical & or non mechanical problems the vehicle has, how previous owner treated the vehicle, previous maintenance/services,repairs & or doesn't care is why for the "As is" sale.

 

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Dealerships can't be held responsible & accountable for the slave cylinder failure unless they took down the transmission & serviced/repaired it.

That would cost them extra & those repairs/services are 2 to3x added onto final price.

The "As is" window sticker means exactly that. Seller doesn't know what pending, hidden, looming mechanical & or non mechanical problems the vehicle has, how previous owner treated the vehicle, previous maintenance/services,repairs & or doesn't care is why for the "As is" sale.

Yeah, I know "as is" I was just saying that was my luck. I just didn't realize that until I was reading it in the paper work. But, I did know it was just a trade in. I jumped on this car a little too fast anyhow. I just asked my ex to cosign for me a car. And in all honesty I thought if I did not get this one then I wouldn't get one at all. (My greed I guess) It's a nice little car. I appreciate it but I'm just not liking this car.
Do you know where I can get cheap parts o'rileys the only store here in town. just said it'll be $398. for both cylinders. And I'm sure it's going to be more than just those two parts. (Disability due to falling off of horse/brain damage) Anyways, thank you for you time.

 

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Thanks for the response. But I found out my ex husband dropped the wire- pin thing that holds bulb in. Something like that?? It still don't work. But I guess that has to be okay, I still have high beams. He's frustrated with this entire car.

The retainer to the low beam (H11B) light bulb isn't what powers it on. It's either at the plug/pigtail wire or bad bulb.

 

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Both cylinders?

It's only 1 eccentric slave cylinder needed.

Order from Kiapartsnow.com, Kiapartsonline.com, Kiapartworld.com or fromyour local Kia/Hyundai dealership as a last resort.

Yes, you can order thru Autozone, O'Reillys, Pepboys, Napa, Advance Auto parts, Carquest, Walmart in-store or online. The return policies are 30 to 90 days. Also, once opened/installed & or used, it can cost extra for refund/return + restocking fee. Just remember Chineseium made pos cause more problems than fixes. Also, don't cheap out unless you have money to have the transmission dropped or cheap out on parts that demand length expensive teardowns

Check & compare prices from the above & return/refund terms & conditions before ordering.

I order from Kiapartsnow.com & haven't had any problems when dealership prices are too high or won't honor prices. 99% of the times dealership don't honor or price match.

 

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Post the diy, repairs, what parts got replaced & cause for fix.

It will help out the Forteforums community

 

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Both cylinders?

It's only 1 eccentric slave cylinder needed.

Order from Kiapartsnow.com, Kiapartsonline.com, Kiapartworld.com or fromyour local Kia/Hyundai dealership as a last resort.

Yes, you can order thru Autozone, O'Reillys, Pepboys, Napa, Advance Auto parts, Carquest, Walmart in-store or online. The return policies are 30 to 90 days. Also, once opened/installed & or used, it can cost extra for refund/return + restocking fee.

Check & compare prices from the above & return/refund terms & conditions before ordering.

I order from Kiapartsnow.com & haven't had any problems when dealership prices are too high or won't honor prices. 99% of the times dealership don't honor or price match.

Ya I know its only one slave cylinder but I was told if you have the transmission open you might as well replace the master cylinder too. I don't really know what I'm talking about I'm just trying to learn as I go.
I have the money for parts but now I have nobody to work on it.
Thank you for all your help. I appreciate it.

 

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Master brake cylinder? No need to do that unless it's malfunctioning beyond repair. The internals are metal with some rubber O rings.

When the master brake cylinder starts to leak brake fluid, you'll see the brake booster paint bubbling/peeling away like in the pic. Just install brand new O rings.

 

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Since the transmission will be dropped, check the age & conditions of the clutch cover & clutch disc

Check the age & condition of the flywheel.