The first-generation Kia Sportage was developed with a Mazda Bongo engineering base platform. It shares many mechanical components such as the engine, transmissions (early versions), and differentials with the Mazda line of vehicles. This was during Kia's alliance with Ford and Mazda, which involved Ford/Mazda providing technology and Kia providing inexpensive manufacturing facilities for Ford.
Don’t let your parking brake freeze
Under some conditions your parking brake can freeze in the engaged position.
This is most likely to happen when there is an accumulation of snow or ice around
or near the rear brakes or if the bra ...
Oil Cooler: Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Loosen the drain plug, and drain the coolant. Remove the radiator cap to speed draining.
2.
Disconnect the oil cooler coolant hoses (A).
3.
Remove the oil filter (A).
4.
Loo ...