How many quarts of oil does a 2008 Kia Sportage take?
The 2008 Kia Sportage takeS4. 2 quarts of oil. Your oil needs to be replaced eventually. Every 5,000 to 10,000 miles is a good rule of thumb.
Can a used transmission be rebuilt on a Kia Sportage?
I requested them to rebuild the transmission, however they (transmission shop) elected to install a used transmission. While driving the manual transmission only allowed 3rd gear to be selected. Transmission was replaced under warranty.
What causes Kia Sportage to hesitate at low speed?
Shift problem was fixed Car hesitates at low speed – around 1500 – 1800 RPM. Dealer believes this is because of different tyre makes on axles causing 4WD system to kick-in & out. Has tried rotating tyres to see if this cures the problem….now testing
What are the problems with the 1997 Kia Motor Sportage?
See all problems of the 1997 Kia Motor Sportage . Consumer states while traveling between 20 and 30 mph, another vehicle was cut off by a another driver . Consumer states this caused consumer to hit the back of a bus. Consumer states when pressing on the brakes vehicle would not stop. Consumer hit the back of a bus before vehicle would stop.
When does the transmission Slam in a Kia?
Transmission “slams” when shifting from 2nd to 3rd after it has a chance to warm up. This occurs from either a stand-still or when it has been rolling and shifts to a higher gear.
I requested them to rebuild the transmission, however they (transmission shop) elected to install a used transmission. While driving the manual transmission only allowed 3rd gear to be selected. Transmission was replaced under warranty.
What kind of front wheel drive does Kia Sportage have?
Front- or all-wheel-drive models come in LX or uplevel EX trims. The LX can have a four-cylinder or V-6, while the EX gets only the V-6. I drove a four-wheel-drive EX. All trims carry over with few changes for 2008; click here to see a comparison with the ’07 Sportage.
Shift problem was fixed Car hesitates at low speed – around 1500 – 1800 RPM. Dealer believes this is because of different tyre makes on axles causing 4WD system to kick-in & out. Has tried rotating tyres to see if this cures the problem….now testing
Is the Hyundai Tucson the same as the Kia Sportage?
When the redesigned Kia Sportage and its Hyundai Tucson sibling arrived a few years back, they leapfrogged their competitors — pole-vaulted them, really — in safety features and value. Most have caught up, however, and today Kia’s entrant lacks its former appeal.