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+2 on Harbor Freight, especially if you're just using it for wheels and such. The more expensive ones are a bit nicer to use - whoever designed HF's locking mechanism should be banned from tool design - but that doesn't particularly matter for occasional use. The current Craftsman wrenches have...

Yup. It's the nicest compact spare I've ever seen. Still leaks like crazy like every other 60psi tire.

Nope! That's not what the fresh air can is for. The collection in that can will always be very slow, and it's not as critical as the PCV can, but it still is worthwhile. Under heavy load there's significantly more blowby into the crankcase. On FI cars that blowby can't be pulled in by the PCV...

FWIW, my buddy got back to me - my old system has already been hauled off to the scrapper. Probably sold for $5. Sorry.

Stock system is 409 stainless. Most shops use aluminized steel by default, but several stock 409 if you pay for it. The stock system is so expensive from Kia solely because it can be. It's less than $400 in materials for the entire system (except the cats - those are always expensive).

Because the dealer is going to order new parts from Kia, add their markup, then throw on several hours of labor. Dealerships make their money in the service department - not by selling cars. Selling cars is usually a break-even or even a loss. Any exhaust shop could fix it. Could be $100, could...

I upgraded a few weeks ago, asking my buddy if my leftover parts are still in their junk pile or if they've been hauled off to the scrapper yet. Good news: replacing the exhaust is extremely easy. The factory uses reusable metal gaskets with two bolt flanges and just a few rubber hangers...

My buddy uses those from time to time on his sidepipes, depending on the current build. They do cut sound, but will hurt HP a bit.

Totally normal. Condensation will get trapped in the can with the oil and make it soupy. The rate just depends on your driving habits, climate, etc.

SOLD! Amazing how fast free stuff goes. Any bets on how long the Kia wheel caps float around my garage?

FREE! Just pay shipping! I think wheel locks are a tool of the devil, so take mine. These are the 12mmx1.5 locks from 19" wheels, no idea what else they might fit. If you just want the parts I can put them in a small flat rate box for $8. If you want the fancy packaging (it's not that fancy)...

Just in case there's any interest. Set of 4 stock KIA 19" wheel covers, $30 shipped CONUS.