2018 Kia Rio Engine Swap
Budget: $500 – $1,500 USD
My 2018 Kia Rio (1.6 L) has been sitting for eight months with a weak, noisy engine and a dead battery. I’m ready to get it back on the road and need someone who can remove the current unit and install a dependable replacement.
Here’s what I have in mind: I’ll be purchasing a rebuilt or low-mileage used engine that carries at least a one-year warranty. Before I place that order, I’d like to hear your preferred sources and prices so I can compare them with my own supplier. Once the engine arrives, I’d like you to handle the full swap—removal, installation, fresh fluids, basic calibration, and a short road test. Please give the surrounding components a quick visual check and replace only what is clearly necessary for safety or reliability.
To help me choose the right person, include the following in your bid:
• Your experience replacing engines in Kia, Hyundai, or similar small cars
• An estimate of labor hours, parts (if any), and total cost
• A timeline from engine delivery to hand-off of a fully running car
• Confirmation that you have the tools and transport needed, since the Rio can’t travel more than a mile in its current state
The job is complete when the car starts easily, idles smoothly, and drives safely without abnormal noises or warning lights. I’m looking for someone reliable, transparent, and attentive to detail—if that’s you, I look forward to working together.
Here’s what I have in mind: I’ll be purchasing a rebuilt or low-mileage used engine that carries at least a one-year warranty. Before I place that order, I’d like to hear your preferred sources and prices so I can compare them with my own supplier. Once the engine arrives, I’d like you to handle the full swap—removal, installation, fresh fluids, basic calibration, and a short road test. Please give the surrounding components a quick visual check and replace only what is clearly necessary for safety or reliability.
To help me choose the right person, include the following in your bid:
• Your experience replacing engines in Kia, Hyundai, or similar small cars
• An estimate of labor hours, parts (if any), and total cost
• A timeline from engine delivery to hand-off of a fully running car
• Confirmation that you have the tools and transport needed, since the Rio can’t travel more than a mile in its current state
The job is complete when the car starts easily, idles smoothly, and drives safely without abnormal noises or warning lights. I’m looking for someone reliable, transparent, and attentive to detail—if that’s you, I look forward to working together.