Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Items; 僅 Vacuum Crankcase Ventilation Hoses - Kia Sportage 2024 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
Explanation of scheduled
maintenance items
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be
changed at the intervals specified in the
maintenance schedule. If the vehicle is
being driven in severe conditions, more
frequent oil and filter changes are
required.
Drive belts
Inspect all drive belts for evidence of
cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil satu -
ration and replace if necessary. Drive
belts should be checked periodically for
proper tension and adjusted as neces -
sary.
CAUTION
When you are inspecting the belt, place
the ignition switch or ENGINE START/
STOP button in the LOCK/OFF or ACC
position.
Fuel filter
The fuel filter is considered to be main -
tenance free but periodic inspection is
recommended for this maintenance
schedule depends on fuel quality.
If there are some important safety mat -
ters like fuel flow restriction, surging,
loss of power, hard starting problem etc.,
replace the fuel filter immediately
regardless of maintenance schedule and
consult an authorized Kia dealer for
details.
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connec -
tions
Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and con -
nections for leakage and damage. Have
the fuel lines, fuel hoses and connec -

Explanation of scheduled maintenance items

tions replaced by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Fuel tank and fuel cap
The fuel tank and fuel capshould be
inspected at those intervals specified in
the maintenance schedule. Make sure
that a new fuel tank and fuel cap is cor -
rectly replaced.
Vacuum crankcase ventilation
hoses
Inspect the surface of hoses for evi -
dence of heat and/or mechanical dam -
age. Hard and brittle rubber, cracking,
tears, cuts, abrasions, and excessive
swelling indicate deterioration. Particular
attention should be paid to examine
those hose surfaces nearest to high heat
sources, such as the exhaust manifold.
Inspect the hose routing to assure that
the hoses do not come in contact with
any heat source, sharp edges or moving
component which might cause heat
damage or mechanical wear. Inspect all
hose connections, such as clamps and
couplings, to make sure they are secure,
and that no leaks are present. Hoses
should be replaced immediately if there
is any evidence of deterioration or dam -
age.
Air cleaner filter
Have the air cleaner filter replaced by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Spark plugs
Make sure to install new spark plugs of
the correct heat range.
When assembling parts, be sure to wipe
the inside and outside of the boot bot -
tom of the ignition coil and the insulator
of the spark plug with a soft cloth to pre -
vent contamination of the spark plug
insulator.
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