Kia Sportage: Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Winter driving / Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary

Check battery and cables

Winter puts additional burdens on the battery system. Visually inspect the battery and cables as described in section 7. The level of charge in your battery can be checked by an authorized Kia dea ...

Check spark plugs and ignition system

Inspect your spark plugs as described in section 7 and replace them if necessary. Also check all ignition wiring and components to be sure they are not cracked, worn or damaged in any way. ...

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Fluid: Repair procedures
Service Adjustment Procedure Oil level Check     When checking the oil level, be careful not to enter dust, foreign matters, etc. from fill hole. 1. Remove the ey ...

Muffler: Repair procedures
Removal and Installation 1. Remove the front muffler (A). Tightening torque: 39.2 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.0 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 43.4 lb-ft) 2. Remove the catalytic converter (B) after removing the ...