adding a positive information... it uses a 5 gear automatic transmission made by Jatco, a japanese company owned by Nissan. Same transmission is used on many Nissan, Infinity and also some Subaru. Goog quality transmission!!
I've had three of these, a 3.5L petrol and two of the 2.5L turbo diesels. I've used them harder than most and broken one offroad, spiked the radiator, gummed up the water pump with the bars leaks product I used to limp back to civilization and the pump sized on a foggy, rainy night on a very sketchy road while I was paying more attention to not falling off a mountain than my instrument cluster trying to show me I was overheating. All mine have been part time 4WD, RW drive in 2wd, then 4hi and 4 lo. Love the diesel version. Enough bottom end torque in low range to pull a fat girl off a cake. From experience though, if you're going to own one long term, get an audible temperature alarm and an oil pressure gauge. Temp alarm would have saved me cooking my second one, oil pressure gauge could have told me earlier I had sooty oil that clogging my oil pickup and failing to lubricate the engine efficiently before it seized in my one that's just been rebuilt. Change the Crdi's injector rings every 40,000km or else. Those little copper washers are much cheaper than a rebuild, and that's the main cause of failure over time in these engines.
Is that switcher a plug and play feature? Or does it requires some wiring work for making it fully functional? Can you make a video on how to install it?
Yes. Ive included that info in other answers. Order the diptech superlocker, put this in the search engine. Write to Dirk at info@dip-tech.de . Recommended and it's a straight swap with some re wiring 👍
What about underbody protection...skid plates as we call it in the US. Here, the 1.5 Gen Sorentos have a front and gas tank skids, but it needs more (transfer case, transmission, etc.).
There's a guy in my country with a huge body lifted Sorento on 37' Maxxis Creepy Crawlers, he's a mechanic says he's also the first guy to fit 35's on a Sorento with no body lift just suspension.
Actually, ARB do make front and rear diff locks for that vehicle!!! I don't get it. The Terracan and the Rexton get ARB lockers and the Sorento doesn't. Anyone know why?
yes, that's what I tried to show in the video. Mine came with the rubbish simple system, and that's why I updraded it to the diptech superlocker, which is essential in my opinion
Quick question if i may, just got a 2009 modle that has the two position 4x4 switch, can i get the alternative one from Kia or go to a scrap yard or something? Does it have a name please so i know what to ask for, ty in advance
@@patkapartis5633 more or less. the first version had 4x2 plus 4x4 with the centre dif lock and low range as standard, so it's still there in the facelift version . the superlocker uses the wiring to get that back again.
I've always liked the first gen Sorento and Sportage manual transmission four-wheel drive, but they are all gone around here... If I remember correctly they made a two-door Sportage four wheel drive manual.... But I'm in the US....
Just got an 04 ex, has the locking rear end, my 4wd doesn’t work currently as it has a major air leak somewhere that I can hear and haven’t looked into, my brake light on the driver side won’t work though, no idea why.
I've never heard of a rear locker on the Sorentos. I know the 2003-4 had Limited Slip Differential. The problem with old cars in general is that things go wrong, it's not just the brand or model. If it's done a lot of KMS, it's just a case of having an annual budget per year to keep it on the road.
@@easy4x4my 2006 sorento got auto and 4wd low only but the front wheel won't turn when i switched to 4wdlow...the motors are good but it seem like it dont have current coz it wont turn the 4wd.. what's the problems? Sorry for bad English 😂
@@easy4x4 already adjusting the 4wd motor,and had a "tuck" sound when i switch to 4wd but still the front tire wont turn ..does the 4wd motor had problem?or the front axel had another vaccum actuator...i can't find any hose
Hello. I have recently bought a Sorento (auto 4x4). I am interested in these super locker device. Is it easy to install? Is it easy to find a garage in Spain where this device can be installed? Many thanks in advance¡
Hola Rodrigo. No sé si estás en el Grupo Sorento España de Whatsapp o no. Si eres manitas, puedes instalarlo tú, sino la mayoría de los talleres podrían hacerlo. Tengo un taller en Montcada i Reixach cerca de Barcelona que lo montaron. Depende donde estés!! Pero, es imprescindible si tienes la versión TOD.
@@thespanishexperience hola Simon. Muchas gracias por tu respuesta. No, no estoy en el grupo de WhatsApp. Crees que en el grupo podría preguntar a alguien de Madrid para que me recomiende un taller? La verdad es que no he visto en ningún sitio las instrucciones de montaje y creo que es preferible que me lo instalase un profesional. Aprovecho este comentario para preguntarte, cual de las tres opciones de interruptor recomiendas? Entiendo que una es simple, otra marca a través de leds la potencia que se deriva al tren delantero, y la tercera no entiendo muy bien qué hace. Mil gracias de antemano!
@@easy4x4 confirm in part time 4wd BL Sorento it's 450mm. Can be drastically improved with the diesel by waterproofing the alternator and taken to extremes by adding a snorkel. I've seen Ford Ranger, Nissan Pathfinder and Toyota Hilux snorkels all mounted on Sorentos, but the best look imo is a custom 2.5 inch alloy snorkel. Seen many snorkelled diesel sorentos crossing rivers with water over the bonnet, not to mention those videos of crazy greek guys and siberians and in mud holes up to the side mirrors in their modded sorentos. Stock, I parked mine in a river about half a meter deep once for a photo, no issues.
Bought mine to replace my 2006 Ford Freestyle that someone totalled. It's a 2003 Kia Sorento. The 4x4 system is 2 High, 4Low, and 4High. The 3.5 liter V6 engine gives about 192 hp @ 5300rpms which is not bad, reminds me of the old 67 Ford Broncos, or International Scouts, Willie's Jeeps, and also Nissan Patrols. So definitely love that about the Sorento.
adding a positive information... it uses a 5 gear automatic transmission made by Jatco, a japanese company owned by Nissan. Same transmission is used on many Nissan, Infinity and also some Subaru. Goog quality transmission!!
I've had three of these, a 3.5L petrol and two of the 2.5L turbo diesels. I've used them harder than most and broken one offroad, spiked the radiator, gummed up the water pump with the bars leaks product I used to limp back to civilization and the pump sized on a foggy, rainy night on a very sketchy road while I was paying more attention to not falling off a mountain than my instrument cluster trying to show me I was overheating. All mine have been part time 4WD, RW drive in 2wd, then 4hi and 4 lo.
Love the diesel version. Enough bottom end torque in low range to pull a fat girl off a cake. From experience though, if you're going to own one long term, get an audible temperature alarm and an oil pressure gauge. Temp alarm would have saved me cooking my second one, oil pressure gauge could have told me earlier I had sooty oil that clogging my oil pickup and failing to lubricate the engine efficiently before it seized in my one that's just been rebuilt. Change the Crdi's injector rings every 40,000km or else. Those little copper washers are much cheaper than a rebuild, and that's the main cause of failure over time in these engines.
Is that switcher a plug and play feature? Or does it requires some wiring work for making it fully functional? Can you make a video on how to install it?
Me buying Kias was supposed to be temporary
But I seem to like value for money more than being flashy in front of people I don't care about
16:57 LOL, i love 1st gen Sorento, i got 2nd of them already, these suv-s got some common problems all the time but i love that car
My 2006 KIA Sorento has been great! 123K miles.
Thanks for the video, how did you do the upgrade on 4x4 switch? Just a switch replacement or there is more parts to replace?
You have to change the wiring as well. Most DIY minded people can do it themselves, so I used a mechanic!!
Great content mate loving this one just pick one of these up cheap looking to go off roading soon 😁😁⛽️
I have a 2004 sorento but its RwD ....
These are better for off road as they push from the back
Do you know anyone that can do that on sorentos swap the auto 4wd for the other one ?
Yes. Ive included that info in other answers. Order the diptech superlocker, put this in the search engine. Write to Dirk at info@dip-tech.de . Recommended and it's a straight swap with some re wiring 👍
What about underbody protection...skid plates as we call it in the US. Here, the 1.5 Gen Sorentos have a front and gas tank skids, but it needs more (transfer case, transmission, etc.).
I've fitted a skid plate under the engine.
En France ils ont une plaque métal sous le moteur. 👍
There's a guy in my country with a huge body lifted Sorento on 37' Maxxis Creepy Crawlers, he's a mechanic says he's also the first guy to fit 35's on a Sorento with no body lift just suspension.
Is he the guy who runs the Sorento Off Road FB group. I'm a member, and yes, I've seen his car. you need to be a DIY guy to do those mods
My first gen is on 37s, and is a beast! Love these rigs!
@@thespanishexperience Mimo Ferdov yeah
The Rexton would've made a great offroader, only if Ssangyong gave it some sort of factory locking differential...
Actually, ARB do make front and rear diff locks for that vehicle!!! I don't get it. The Terracan and the Rexton get ARB lockers and the Sorento doesn't. Anyone know why?
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Front skid plate transmission plate gas plate recovery hooks low range mayors are not part of the drive system neither is the trunk
Using low range in a traffic jam ? sure .... but you would be using 10l for 100k,
It was tongue in cheek! But I did try it once. 😄😉
@@easy4x4 However, this car has no hill descent control, so with my automatic, off road, i used to switch to manual 1st gear and 4LO
Here in the US...the 1.5 Gen Sorentos (07-09) had two systems available...(4wd auto/4lo) and (2wd, 4wd-diff lock and 4lo).
yes, that's what I tried to show in the video. Mine came with the rubbish simple system, and that's why I updraded it to the diptech superlocker, which is essential in my opinion
My 06 has a factory diff lock pretty uncommon from what I understand but it’s only for the rear and it doesn’t work that reliably
Same as Europe. Central dif lock.
@@redneckwithajeep5001 It's an LSD lock from eaton. Should be pretty high quality.
@@kustu in my case the car started it’s life as a rental car so that could be a factor
How is the ride quality is it comfy or bumpy?
It's good even with the off-road springs. a great car for long trips, urban or off-road.
Probably not the best thing to put the car in low range on road/on traffic.
for all having a kia sorento 2006 2.5crdi manual, which engin oil is the best for it please ?
Quick question if i may, just got a 2009 modle that has the two position 4x4 switch, can i get the alternative one from Kia or go to a scrap yard or something? Does it have a name please so i know what to ask for, ty in advance
What is the fuel consuption in the city for your Sorento?
10L /100km at least !!
What is installation of superlocker? Is it just plug and go or needs some programing as example?
Plug and play!!!
@@easy4x4 so basically car has all the capabilities just manufacturer said you'll do without
@@patkapartis5633 more or less. the first version had 4x2 plus 4x4 with the centre dif lock and low range as standard, so it's still there in the facelift version . the superlocker uses the wiring to get that back again.
I have 2010 Kia Borrego with over 250K on it, still going great, excellent SUV.
Same car. Different name!!!!!
Its not the same the borrego doesn't have a solid axle at the back, and i think it uses a torsen diff. @easy4x4
I've always liked the first gen Sorento and Sportage manual transmission four-wheel drive, but they are all gone around here...
If I remember correctly they made a two-door Sportage four wheel drive manual....
But I'm in the US....
hablas mejor inglés que español XD
Menos mal!!! Por algo será 😁 Inglés, castellano, catalán, francés y afrikaans en este orden 🤓
...coming soon, hopefully😢🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
The answer is yes. My 06 is 2WD/4HI/4LO
Good
Just got an 04 ex, has the locking rear end, my 4wd doesn’t work currently as it has a major air leak somewhere that I can hear and haven’t looked into, my brake light on the driver side won’t work though, no idea why.
I've never heard of a rear locker on the Sorentos. I know the 2003-4 had Limited Slip Differential. The problem with old cars in general is that things go wrong, it's not just the brand or model. If it's done a lot of KMS, it's just a case of having an annual budget per year to keep it on the road.
@@easy4x4my 2006 sorento got auto and 4wd low only but the front wheel won't turn when i switched to 4wdlow...the motors are good but it seem like it dont have current coz it wont turn the 4wd.. what's the problems? Sorry for bad English 😂
@@Daevey89TH-camchannel your English is OK! Sounds like an electrical problem. Time to go to your mechanic !
@@easy4x4 already adjusting the 4wd motor,and had a "tuck" sound when i switch to 4wd but still the front tire wont turn ..does the 4wd motor had problem?or the front axel had another vaccum actuator...i can't find any hose
Hello my friend where do you buy the little wheel of selection to 4x2 4x4 and low sent me a link
It's the diptech superlocker. There's s link in the description. 😃
Hello. I have recently bought a Sorento (auto 4x4). I am interested in these super locker device. Is it easy to install? Is it easy to find a garage in Spain where this device can be installed? Many thanks in advance¡
Hola Rodrigo. No sé si estás en el Grupo Sorento España de Whatsapp o no. Si eres manitas, puedes instalarlo tú, sino la mayoría de los talleres podrían hacerlo. Tengo un taller en Montcada i Reixach cerca de Barcelona que lo montaron. Depende donde estés!! Pero, es imprescindible si tienes la versión TOD.
@@thespanishexperience hola Simon. Muchas gracias por tu respuesta. No, no estoy en el grupo de WhatsApp. Crees que en el grupo podría preguntar a alguien de Madrid para que me recomiende un taller? La verdad es que no he visto en ningún sitio las instrucciones de montaje y creo que es preferible que me lo instalase un profesional. Aprovecho este comentario para preguntarte, cual de las tres opciones de interruptor recomiendas? Entiendo que una es simple, otra marca a través de leds la potencia que se deriva al tren delantero, y la tercera no entiendo muy bien qué hace. Mil gracias de antemano!
@@vbnmnbm si quieres unirte al grupo, envíame tu movil a simontrekker4x4@gmail.com y te meterán. Es un grupo muy activo,
Absolutely should buy one!
The main dealer here had a spec sheet where it said that it had wading depth of 45cm.
The wading depth seems to vary depending on who you ask. But 450mm seems ok
@@easy4x4 confirm in part time 4wd BL Sorento it's 450mm. Can be drastically improved with the diesel by waterproofing the alternator and taken to extremes by adding a snorkel. I've seen Ford Ranger, Nissan Pathfinder and Toyota Hilux snorkels all mounted on Sorentos, but the best look imo is a custom 2.5 inch alloy snorkel. Seen many snorkelled diesel sorentos crossing rivers with water over the bonnet, not to mention those videos of crazy greek guys and siberians and in mud holes up to the side mirrors in their modded sorentos. Stock, I parked mine in a river about half a meter deep once for a photo, no issues.
For that money i have jeep cherokee 2005,better 4x4 than this kia
in Spain a Sorento has a good price-quality ratio. I like the Jeep Cherokee as well.
A 05 cherokee is the most unreliable jeep ever made
@@JacobtheunwiseJeep’s are junk
Short wheelbase. 3 points.
wheels on the corners, too. And it's not that short really, just that it compensates by being quiet wide.
Bought mine to replace my 2006 Ford Freestyle that someone totalled. It's a 2003 Kia Sorento. The 4x4 system is 2 High, 4Low, and 4High.
The 3.5 liter V6 engine gives about 192 hp @ 5300rpms which is not bad, reminds me of the old 67 Ford Broncos, or International Scouts, Willie's Jeeps, and also Nissan Patrols. So definitely love that about the Sorento.