Oil pressure light?

Tiny
CASH2022
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  • 2016 KIA SORENTO
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • TURBO
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 96,000 MILES
We change our oil every 5000 miles. We just got it changed two weeks ago before we went on a 2500-mile trip. The oil pressure light came on along with a check engine light and a P0014 engine code. We changed the oil pressure sensor and put a new oil filter on it and still have both lights. The car drove fine before this happened. We have a lifter tick now but I think that comes from low oil pressure of I'm correct. We are lost at this point. Is it toast?
Saturday, July 19th, 2025 AT 11:23 AM

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Tiny
MECHTRIX
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Yes when you lose pressure parts get damaged. Might be a stuck lifter and it seems you've been doing all the right things keeping the oil clean and such. Unfortunately, at this point there isn't a lot you can do without getting into the engine but there are a few alternatives you could try, they don't always work but often times they do. I found that marvel mystery oil can help free a sticky lifter. And there other products available too but that one seems to acually work quite often. Good luck
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Saturday, July 19th, 2025 AT 12:02 PM
Tiny
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Also you might have a weak oil pump might want to have the oil pressure checked. Hope this helps. Good luck
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Saturday, July 19th, 2025 AT 12:05 PM
Tiny
STEVE W.
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Contact Kia, there is a class action lawsuit on the engine in that vehicle because they are a known failure item, and it may be eligible for replacement of the engine. Take a look here and run your VIN to see which group you are in
https://owners.kia.com/us/en/recalls.html
https://www.kiaenginesettlement.com/
https://www.kiaengineclasssettlement.com/
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Saturday, July 19th, 2025 AT 6:16 PM

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