Hi... I have Kia 2016 forte Ex, I bought it used from Kia agent, now the odo meter is about 165000 km. I had problems with going uphill, lot of vibrations when it starts of cold.. Car in general has low driving power... From scan I got p0300 code but the Kia agent is telling me it needs new catalytic converter... Why I do not get the code of this problem? Beside this, the car is burning oil, I am just trying to make it to work for extra 50k or 100k if possible... Is it really problem with cat. Converter?
It is automatic too...
Thanks
Hi... I have Kia 2016 forte Ex, I bought it used from Kia agent, now the odo meter is about 165000 km. I had problems with going uphill, lot of vibrations when it starts of cold.. Car in general has low driving power... From scan I got p0300 code but the Kia agent is telling me it needs new catalytic converter... Why I do not get the code of this problem? Beside this, the car is burning oil, I am just trying to make it to work for extra 50k or 100k if possible... Is it really problem with cat. Converter?
It is automatic too...
Thanks
P0300 is a cylinder misfire, which would explain why it lacks power going uphill. That is separate from your catalytic converter, which would indicate exhaust catalyst inefficiency, P0420 is that code, and it's just a generic code that requires more analysis. You don't have that code.
Have you changed your spark plugs? If your car consumes oil, it eventually fouls your spark plugs, causing misfires. There's a whole boatload of other potential causes as well. See our FAQ about engine misfires if you like.
Stay away from the dealer and take the vehicle to a mechanic who will check the converter for excessive back pressure.
