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:

Headlight position
When the light switch is in the headlight position (2nd position), the head, tail, license and instrument panel lights will turn ON. The ignition switch must be in the ON position to turn on th ...

Canister Close Valve (CCV): Repair procedures
Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the CCV connector. 3. Measure resistance between the CCV terminal 1 and 2. 4. Check that the resistance is within the specific ...