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:

Cargo security screen
Use the cargo security screen to hide items stored in the cargo area. To use the cargo security screen, pull the handle backward and insert the edges into the slots. When not in use, place t ...

Owner maintenance precautions
Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only for the maintenance items that are easy to perform. As explained earlier in this section, several procedu ...