Kia Sportage: Fundamental procedures

Kia Sportage - Second generation (JEKM) (2005-2015) - Body Workshop Manual / General information / Fundamental procedures

 Thermostat

Repair procedures Removal and Installation NOTE Disassembly of the thermostat would have an adverse effect, causing a lowering of cooling efficiency. Do not remove the thermostat, even if the engine tends to overheat. 1. Drain engine coolant so its level is below thermostat. 2. Disconnect

 Precautions For Catalytic Converter

CAUTION If a large amount of unburned gasoline flows into the converter, it may overheat and create a fire hazard. To prevent this observe the following precautions and explain them to your customer. 1. Use only unleaded gasoline. 2. Do not run the engine while the car is at rest for a lon