Kia Sportage: Engine oil

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

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 vehicle is being driven in severe conditions, more frequent oil an ...

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 ...

Other Information:

Engine Oil: Repair procedures
Oil And Filter Replacement     • Prolonged and repeated contact with mineral oil will result in the removal of natural fats from the skin, leading to dryness, ...

Coolant: Repair procedures
Refilling And Bleeding     Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious scalding could be caused by hot fluid under high pressure escaping from the rad ...