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Kiwi, over the last year or so I've read varying theories from you and others on why the reduction gear oil breaks down so quickly. While driving...
Hey all, I have a 2022 SEL and have had numerous issues with the 12V battery dying. The second time at the dealer they did see a drain on the...
What model year?
Speaking of warranty requirements, does anyone know if we need do certain maintenance items (e.g. coolant replacement) in order to to maintain...
On January 2nd I changed my reduction gear fluid at approximately 10,000 miles (5,000 miles on oil) with the magnets external to the bolt. It...
Kiwi, have you found the magnets that stabilize the internal magnet to be worth it? Also, is there a reasonable change interval after the first...
Does anyone know if this is also true in the US?
Kiwi, I always appreciate your thorough analysis. Reading through your takeaways left me feeling like the motor and reduction gear are doomed for...
Thanks Kiwi. My dad actually suggested using those same magnets on the fill plug, which he had, and I passed. Silly me. Next time I'll add them...
Hello all, Just adding another datapoint to the mix. I changed my reduction gear fluid yesterday for the second time on my 2022 Kona SEL. The...
Thanks Kiwi. By "there is some data" I think you're referring to your earlier post indicating that the external magnet is actually effective,...
Thanks a ton electriceddy! I'm planning to do my next change at 5,000 miles fairly soon (did my first at 1,000) and I am on the fence about...
Thanks - which size did you get? There seems to be several to choose from.
Where can I buy those rare earth magnets?
Thanks for confirming, Kiwi. I suspected this was the case, but it's been a while since anyone has posted about it.
Any update on anyone changing their reduction gear fluid for the second time (and any discoloration)? I'm about two months away from my second...
Not to change the topic, but does anyone know if skipping the blue coolant changes every 40K miles will void the battery warranty? The coolant...
Interesting. I certainly wouldn't classify the original fluid as "clear" after the drain, but perhaps it's not as fouled as we may think given...
I did look through the fluid fairly closely for any discernible metal particles and found none, which is good I suppose. I'm still stumped as to...
Today I replaced the reduction gear fluid in my 2022 Kona SEL based on the feedback provided in this forum -- thank you Kiwi and others. With only...