How many miles on a Kia Sportage diesel?
“My 2006 Kia Sportage diesel has 70,000 miles on the clock and is due for its major service, which will cost around £1000. Should I pay for the maintenance or sell and buy something else? ” That’s a timing belt replacement, not chain and always better to do the waterpump too.
When did Kia Sportage stop using timing chain?
From 2011 to 2021 all Sportage engines have timing chains and from 1995 to 2010 all Sportage engines have timing belts. All the Sportage engines are interference.
Why does my Kia Sportage not start up?
Engine Won’t Start– If your Sportage’s timing chain or belt has fallen off completely, broken, or has jumped a few teeth, it is entirely possible that the engine won’t even start. You might hear it slapping around as the engine cranks over.
Is the Kia Sportage good for main road overtaking?
Though it’s fine in the suburbs and will cruise all day at 80, main road overtaking is not its forte. However, it is a diesel automatic compact 4×4 SUV and there aren’t many alternatives: only the almost identical Hyundai Tucson, the Suzuki Vitara and the LandRover Freelander TD4.
When to replace diesel fuel in Kia Sportage?
If the diesel fuel specifications don’t meet the EN590, it must be replaced according to the severe maintenance schedule.
Is the 2008 Kia Sportage a reliable car?
Reliable! My 2008 Kia Sportage has been very reliable, with no mechanical problems. I purchased it new in 2008. It currently has over 151,000 miles on it and I have not had to do anything but routine service maintenance on it (brake pads and rotors, tires, tire rotation, and oil changes). Brief overview of my used Kia Sportage.
Engine Won’t Start– If your Sportage’s timing chain or belt has fallen off completely, broken, or has jumped a few teeth, it is entirely possible that the engine won’t even start. You might hear it slapping around as the engine cranks over.
Is there a timing chain on a Kia Sportage?
Timing belts are not that common. You’re much more likely to find a timing chain in cars and trucks than belts. Smaller cars, particularly Japanese made ones, can use timing belts instead of a timing chain. They are most commonly found on four cylinder engines. Kia Sportage: Bad Timing Belt/Chain Symptoms