From The Drive · Caleb Jacobs · · 1m
2017 Kia Sorento at 715,000 miles
A rideshare driver keeps his 2017 Kia Sorento running at 715,000 miles with meticulous maintenance.
In brief
A rideshare driver keeps his 2017 Kia Sorento running at 715,000 miles with meticulous maintenance. Arthur Phillippe Consing Rutaquio drives his 2017 Kia Sorento over 715,000 miles using regular maintenance and avoiding problematic engine models. Originally reported by The Drive.
Rideshare driver's 2017 Sorento
Arthur Phillippe Consing Rutaquio drives a 2017 Kia Sorento over 715,000 miles as a rideshare driver in Southern California.
Stock V6 engine
The 2017 Sorento uses a 3.3-liter Lambda V6 engine instead of the turbocharged four-cylinder to improve reliability.
Independent maintenance
Rutaquio services his Sorento independently with a mechanic friend at A&P Auto Tech in San Diego.
Mileage maintenance schedule
Rutaquio changes oil every 10,000 miles and replaces parts like alternators, starters, and injectors at regular intervals.
Transmission and suspension
The factory transmission failed at 580,000 miles, but Rutaquio rebuilt the front suspension every 200,000 to 250,000 miles.
715,000 miles milestone
Rutaquio has driven his 2017 Sorento over 715,000 miles, including cross-country trips from San Diego to Orlando.
What it means
Arthur Phillippe Consing Rutaquio drives his 2017 Kia Sorento over 715,000 miles using regular maintenance and avoiding problematic engine models.
