Kia Sportage: Engine oil
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Engine oil is used for lubricating, cooling,
and operating various hydraulic components
in the engine. Engine oil consumption
while driving is normal, and it is
necessary to check and refill the e
The lubrication, rust prevention, cooling,
and cleaning effect of the engine oil will
gradually degrade during its use. Have
the engine oil and filter changed by an
authorized Kia dealer according
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Repair procedures
Removal
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to the BD group - "Crash pad")
3. Remove the steering column assembly.
(Refer to the ST group - "steering column & shaft")
4. Disconnect the connector
Inspection
Self Diagnosis With Scan Tool
Smart key system defects can be quickly diagnosed with the GDS. GDS operates
actuator quickly to monitor,
input/output value and self diagnosis.
The following three features will be major problem in SMART KEY system.
1. Problem in SMART KEY unit
Checking the engine oil level
