A mechanic in East Helsinki discovered serious engine issues in a Kia plug-in hybrid that had primarily been driven in electric mode, causing water condensation to mix with the oil.
In East Helsinki, a local auto mechanic named Marko Niemi has uncovered alarming issues with a Kia plug-in hybrid, which presented at his shop with a non-functioning internal combustion engine. The situation escalated when the owner consulted the importer, who reportedly relinquished responsibility, stating that there was little that could be done to rectify the problems. The car, which had only logged 45,000 kilometers, had primarily operated in electric mode, leading to an accumulation of condensate in the oil, which, due to insufficient heat, had not separated from the oil.
The mechanic revealed that when the oil plug was removed, the liquid inside bore little resemblance to engine oil, appearing more like a watery substance akin to
