Kia Sportage: Maintenance schedule - Maintenance - Kia Sportage Owner's ManualKia Sportage: Maintenance schedule

Chart symbols: I- Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary,

Chart symbols: I- Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary, correct, clean, refill, adjust of replace. R- Replace or change L- Lubricate. (1) Refer to the lubricant and coolant specifications in the Owner’s Manual. (2) More frequent maintenance is required if driving under dusty conditions. (3) More frequent maintenance is required if the vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions: a. Short-distance driving. b. Driving on dusty roads. c. Extensive idling or slow-speed driving in stop-and-go traffic. (4) If necessary, rotate and balance the wheels. * Note: Check the engine oil and coolant levels every week.

    Maintenance services
    You should exercise the utmost care to prevent damage to your vehicle and injury to yourself whenever performing any maintenance or inspection procedures. Should you have any doubts concerning the ...

    Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
    Engine oil and filter The engine oil and filter should be changed at the intervals specified in the maintenance schedule. If the car is being driven in severe conditions, more frequent oil and fil ...

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    Ruts and gravel roads
    Observe the following rules when driving along ruts in off-road terrain or on roads with loose gravel: Check that the ruts are not too deep and that your vehicle has sufficient clearance. Othe ...

    Fuel Economy Factors
    The following factors can lower your vehicle’s fuel economy: Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking) Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in stop-and-go traffic Cold engine ope ...

    Adding Engine Coolant
    Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant (antifreeze) that allows extended maintenance intervals. This engine coolant (antifreeze) can be used up to five years or 104,000 mile ...