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And ForscanLite mobile app ($free) just for reading fault codes.

Welcome. I doubt that its financially viable to spend $5800 on a 2007 model, and that wouldn't be an engine overhaul. The head gasket sealer is hit and miss, but you've got nothing to lose, go for it.

scgirl9903 Edge Member Joined May 23, 2012 Last visited August 13, 2012

If the engine quits the low oil pressure light will of course come on.

Anything else you haven't mentioned? Clear the codes and scan it with Forscan. Best you find a qualified reputable real mechanic.

Welcome. Sounds like you've got a few acquaintances that like guessing at your expense, ..... don't listen to them. You could stop by a place like AutoZone and have them scan it for stored fault codes, or more reliable get a ODBII adapter and Forscan app (free) and scan it.

You could do a compression and leakdown test - if that's in spec then yes it could be the PCV system. A catch-can won't eliminate the oil consumption if you have a piston blow-by issue, but it would be beneficial not having the oil going into the intake and then the combustion chamber.

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Get your money back - they charged you for the wrong vehicle.

What Edge, SEL, Sport or ST ?

Have you considered that?

Did it resolve the issue at that time? If it did, then its more confirmation that its failed again - these days they're designed to "fail open".

I would love to buy these, but too far away for local pickup. I have two with curb rash - makes it worse living with them because I can't blame my wife for either of them. I'm sure these will go fast, but if not and you'll consider shipping two or all four without tires please let me know.

Welcome. What brand thermostat did you use? The thermostat is the likely cause of the low coolant temperature when at speed, and don't think its related to some of the other issues you describe.

See post from @Haz regarding and later revision of the hose.

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I find the forum's search feature atrocious - I use the forums URL with key words in a Google search.

I agree, at this point its all we've got. If our most valuable contributor @Haz knows of an alternate forum I'd be spending my time there.

Some things don't change.

Quite typical of this forum's owners/admin ............ MIA !!!!!!

I cussed today and yesterday while this forum was down - most unreliable forum I frequent.

Welcome. Suspect a blown head gasket - you can loan or buy a device from Autozone to test the cooling system for combustion gas to confirm head gasket issue, and/or a compression and leak down test.

I wouldn't trust the Mazda car sales place to diagnose it and also wouldn't take their word that they had it at a Ford Dealership, unless they provided some kind of documentation from Ford. If it in fact was at Ford and they did not find any stored fault codes, then there isn't much they can do - they could spend some time checking electrical connections focusing on the Electric Power Steering connections.

Welcome. When you say that she took it back to the dealership do your mean a Kia Dealership service centre?

Welcome. Take it to the Ford dealership or find a certified reputable independent service shop.