Where is the jack in a Kia Sportage?
The most general location for a jack is in the trunk of your Kia Sportage. To reach it, just lift the carpet in the trunk and you should find it and the spare tire.
How do you use a Kia Sportage jack?
Insert the jack handle into the jack and turn it clockwise, raising the vehicle until the tire just clears the ground. This measurement is approximately 30 mm (1.2 in). Before removing the wheel lug nuts, make sure the vehicle is stable and that there is no chance for movement or slippage.
How do you change a wheel on a Kia Sportage?
Kia Sportage: Changing tires
- Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake firmly.
- Remove the wheel lug nut wrench, jack, jack handle, and spare tire from the vehicle.
- Loosen the wheel lug nuts counterclockwise one turn each, but do not remove any nut until the tire has been raised off the ground.
Is the Kia Sportage a good family vehicle?
The Kia Sportage is a fun, affordable SUV option for many families. Kia has a reliable reputation, so those venturing into ownership, usually do so with peace of mind. However, as with any model vehicle with more than 20 years of production, there are bound to be a few common problems that come to light.
What’s the price of a 2008 Kia Sportage?
The 2008 Kia Sportage range of configurations is currently priced from $6,250. Our most recent review of the 2008 Kia Sportage resulted in a score of 8 out of 10 for that particular example.
What kind of gas does a Kia Sportage use?
Fuel consumption for the 2008 Kia Sportage is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Kia Sportage currently offers fuel consumption from 7.1 to 10.9L/100km. The Kia Sportage is available with the following fuel types: Diesel and ULP.
How much does it cost to repair a Kia Sportage?
The good news is Kia did release an improved part for replacement. Those 104 reports collected by RepairPal.com, averaged between $88 and $111 in out of pocket repair costs.
The 2008 Kia Sportage LX, equipped with two-wheel drive, a four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission, has a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting just under $17,000. The EX, with V6, four-speed automatic and four-wheel drive, is close to $23,500.
When did the Kia Sportage come out in China?
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia For the Kia compact crossover produced exclusively for China, see Kia Sportage (China). The Kia Sportage is a compact SUV (classified as a compact crossover SUV since 2004) built by the South Korean manufacturer Kia since 1993.
What’s the difference between a Kia and a Kia Sportage?
No major changes for 2008. Those who remember the original Sportage SUV probably won’t recognize the current model. Gone are the body-on-frame architecture, somewhat harsh ride and moderate engine power. The 2008 Kia Sportage derives its underpinnings from a car platform to give it a smooth ride, improved handling and better crash-test results.
Fuel consumption for the 2008 Kia Sportage is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Kia Sportage currently offers fuel consumption from 7.1 to 10.9L/100km. The Kia Sportage is available with the following fuel types: Diesel and ULP.