Kia Sportage: Maintenance / Brake fluid

Changing the coolant

Have the coolant changed by an authorized Kia dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this chapter. Put a thick cloth around the radiator cap before refilling the coolant i ...

Checking the brake fluid level

Check the fluid level in the reservoir periodically. The fluid level should be between MAX (Maximum) and MIN (Minimum) marks on the side of the reservoir. Before removing the reservoir cap and ad ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2021) Service Manual: Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the PCSV connector. 3. Measure resistance between the PCSV terminals 1 and 2. 4. Check that the resistance is within ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2021) Service Manual: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECTS) Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Remove the ECTS (Refer to "Removal"). 3. After immersing the thermistor of the sensor into engine coolant, measure resistance between the ECTS ...