Kia Sportage: Engine coolant

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Maintenance / Engine coolant

The high-pressure cooling system has a reservoir filled with year round antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is filled at the factory.

Check the antifreeze protection and coolant level at least once a year, at the beginning of the winter season, and before traveling to a colder climate.

Changing the engine oil and filter

Have engine oil and filter changed by an authorized Kia dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this section. WARNING Used engine oil may cause skin irritation or canc ...

Checking the coolant level

WARNING - Removing radiator cap Never attempt to remove the radiator cap while the engine is operating or hot. Doing so might lead to cooling system and engine damage. Also, hot coolant or s ...

Other Information:

Checking the engine oil level
1.Be sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2.Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature. 3.Turn the engine off and wait for a few minutes (about 5 minutes) for the oil to r ...

Cylinder Block: Components and Components Location
Components 1. Piston ring2. Snap ring3. Piston4. Connecting rod 5. Connecting rod upper bearing6. Piston pin7. Connecting rod lower bearing8. Connecting rod bearing cap9. Ladder frame10. Oil filt ...

Kia Sportage: Engine coolant

Changing the engine oil and filter

Checking the coolant level

Other Information:

Categories