The second generation Kia Sportage was one of the most popular crossovers in its segment. The appearance of the third generation caused a lot of dissatisfaction with the design, but over time the negative perception gave way to a positive one. Note that most find the Korean crossover similar to the German premium SUV Porsche Cayenne, especially after updating the latter, which even has rear optics now, like the Sportage.
Like all Kia models, the crossover has its own analogue from Hyundai, for the Sportage this analogue is with which they have completely similar technical characteristics, including the range of engines and transmissions. Potential owners are offered a choice of two gasoline engines and one diesel. The gasoline engine line consists of a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine with a power of 150 hp. and a 1.6 liter turbo engine producing 177 hp. The 2.0 liter diesel engine is capable of producing 185 hp.
Transmission options include a manual and automatic gearbox with 6 steps, as well as a new DCT robot with seven gears and two dry clutches.
Kia Sportage with manual
With mechanics, only three trim levels are available, two with front-wheel drive and one with all-wheel drive.
- 2.0 liter petrol engine with 150 hp power. price from 1,269,900 rubles
- 2.0 liter petrol engine with 150 hp power. price from 1,424,900 rubles
- 2.0 liter petrol engine with 150 hp power. full price from 1,564,900 rubles
Kia Sportage with automatic
The automatic is also available on versions with both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
- 2.0 liter petrol engine with 150 hp power. front-wheel drive price from 1,484,900 rubles
- 2.0 liter petrol engine with 150 hp power. front-wheel drive price from 1,544,900 rubles
- 2.0 liter petrol engine with 150 hp power. all-wheel drive price from 1,564,900 rubles
- 2.0 liter petrol engine with 150 hp power. all-wheel drive price from 1,624,900 rubles
Prestige
- 2.0 liter petrol engine with 150 hp power. all-wheel drive price from 1,784,900 rubles
- 2.0 liter diesel engine with 185 hp. all-wheel drive price from 1,904,900 rubles
- 2.0 liter petrol engine with 150 hp power. all-wheel drive price from 2,019,900 rubles
- 2.0 liter diesel engine with 185 hp. all-wheel drive price from 2,139,900 rubles
Relatively recently, almost all Kia brand models acquired a sports package, which adds a sporty interior and exterior design to the car, and in some cases a new robot and turbo engine are available.
- 1.6 liter petrol turbo engine with 177 hp. all-wheel drive price from 2,084,900 rubles
- 2.0 liter diesel engine with 185 hp. all-wheel drive price from 2,094,900 rubles.
Of all the above versions, we would give preference to a diesel engine, all-wheel drive and a classic automatic, because... in our opinion, this is the optimal ratio of price/fuel consumption/dynamics and reliability.
Competitors in this segment for the 2018 Sportage include the Volkswagen Tiguan price from 1,349,000 rubles, Ford Kuga price from 1,399,000 rubles, Honda CR-V price from 1,769,900 rubles, Hyundai Tucson from 1,505,900 rubles, Mazda CX- 5 price from 1,431,000 rubles and Toyota RAV4 from 1,493,000 rubles.
After starting the engine, before turning on one of the stages, press the foot brake pedal. Otherwise, the car will start to “crawl.” Never press the accelerator and foot brake pedals at the same time.
By selecting stage D with the control lever, you switch the gearbox to economical driving mode. You can almost always ride at stage D.
When you gently press the accelerator pedal, an early shift into gears occurs with economical fuel consumption. Manual switching of stages is only necessary in exceptional cases. Select 3, 2 and 1 only when upshifting is to be avoided or additional engine braking is required.
As soon as the traffic situation allows, select D again.
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission control lever positions P, R and N
R= parking. The front wheels are blocked. Transfer only when the vehicle is stationary and the hand parking brake is on.
R= reverse. Only turn on when the vehicle is stationary.
N= neutral or idle.
The automatic transmission control lever can be moved out of position P only with the ignition on and the foot brake pedal depressed.
The engine can only be started in position P or N. When starting in position N, press the foot brake pedal or apply the hand parking brake.
Do not press the accelerator pedal while changing gears.
Stage D
D = Constant position for normal driving conditions in gears 1 to 4.
After starting the engine and shifting to D, the gearbox always operates in economical driving mode.
Stage 3
3 = position for driving conditions in gears 1, 2 and 3.
Stage 2
2 = position for driving in 1st and 2nd gears, e.g. on mountain serpentine roads;
there is no shifting to 3rd and 4th gears.
Stage 1
1 = load level for maximum braking force, e.g. on steep descents; no shifting above 1st gear.
Electronically controlled driving modes
Sports driving mode, the transmission changes gears at higher engine speeds:
press the S button (lit).
Economy mode, the transmission changes gears at lower engine speeds: press the S button again.
Starting assistance: press the button.
Engines X 18 XE, X 20XEV.X 25 XE1: automatic neutral position automatically shifts the gearbox to position N to reduce fuel consumption, e.g. when stopping at traffic lights. Automatic switching to neutral occurs if:
– the automatic transmission control lever is in position D, 3, 2 or 1 and
– press the foot brake pedal and
– the car is stationary and
– no pressure on the accelerator pedal.
As soon as the brake is released or the accelerator pedal is pressed, the car begins to move as usual.
After starting a cold engine, the operating temperature control program quickly brings the catalyst temperature to the temperature required for optimal emissions reduction by delaying gear changes (at higher engine speeds).
Adaptive programs are programs that automatically adjust gear shifting to suit driving conditions, such as when towing a trailer, with heavy loads and on inclines.
Starting assistance
If there are difficulties on slippery roads, to start, press the button, it turns on in P, R, N, D, 3 (on indicator – ).
The car will start in 3rd gear.
The traction assistance is switched off by pressing the button again.
It is also possible to switch off by:
– manual selection of stages 2 or 1;
Pressing the accelerator pedal all the way down: below a certain speed, the transmission switches to a lower gear. Used for acceleration using full engine power.
Additional engine braking
To use the engine braking functions when descending, turn on 3, 2 or, if the situation requires it, 1 in a timely manner.
The braking effect is particularly effective in stage 1. If engaged when speed 1 is too high, the transmission will continue to operate in 2nd gear until the transition point to 1st gear is reached by, for example, braking.
Stop
The switched stage can be retained when stopping with the engine running.
When stopping on slopes, be sure to apply the handbrake or depress the footbrake pedal. To prevent overheating of the transmission, do not hold the car in place while in gear by increasing the engine speed.
When parking for long periods of time, for example in traffic jams or at a railway crossing, stop the engine.
Before leaving the car, first apply the hand parking brake, then switch to P and remove the ignition key.
The ignition key is removed from the ignition switch only when the gearbox control lever is in position P.
"Swinging"
In order to rock a car stuck in sand, mud, snow or a ditch to move it further, you can, with the accelerator pedal lightly pressed, switch the control lever between D and R. Keep the engine speed as low as possible and avoid sudden pressure on the accelerator pedal.
The method described above should only be used in exceptional cases.
Precise maneuvering
For precise maneuvering, for example, when parking the car, entering a garage, etc., you can use the “crawl” method by releasing the foot brake pedal.
Under no circumstances press the accelerator and foot brake pedals at the same time.
Malfunction
The indicator lights up when the ignition is on. If it does not go out after starting the engine or lights up while driving, then there is a malfunction of the automatic transmission.
If the vehicle is equipped with a Multi-Info Display, the display shows the fault message “Automatik Getriebe” (“Automatic transmission”).
The transmission no longer shifts automatically.
You can continue moving. Shift gears 1, 3 and 4 manually using the gear lever:
1
= 1st gear,
2
= 3rd gear,
3
= 4th gear,
D= 4th gear,
N= neutral (idle),
R= reverse,
R= parking.
To eliminate the cause, contact an authorized Opel workshop.
The self-diagnosis algorithm integrated into the system allows you to quickly find the cause of the malfunction.
Power failure
Power supply failure, for example due to a dead battery. If the power supply is interrupted, it is impossible to remove the automatic transmission control lever from position P.
Unblocking:
1. Engage the hand parking brake.
2. Lift the cover on the protruding part of the floor between the front seats and turn 90° to the right.
3. Using a screwdriver, press the pawl forward and remove the automatic transmission control lever from position P.
4. Place the cover on the protruding part of the floor between the front seats and secure it.
Repeatedly moving to position P will again block the lever. The cause of the power supply failure must be repaired by an authorized Opel workshop.
The prestigious Korean car KIA Sportage III is a worthy successor to its second-generation predecessor. This vehicle is equipped with an economical six-speed Kia Sportage. Like the entire presented machine, the automatic transmission is characterized by reliable technical performance and unpretentious maintenance. Changing the oil in the Kia Sportage 3 automatic transmission is done in one of two ways: partial or complete transmission change.
Description of methods for changing automatic transmission oil Kia Sportage 3
Many owners maintain their vehicles themselves. To successfully carry out this event, you need to study in detail the intricacies of each oil change operation in the Kia Sportage 3 automatic transmission.
Most often, a simplified method is used to partially change the oil in an automatic transmission. This does not require specialized equipment or complex devices. However, this method has significant drawbacks. The main one is the lack of a guarantee of a 100% replacement of ATP transmission fluid in the vehicle’s lubrication system. In this case, partial mixing of the new composition with the old substance occurs.
When performing a complete replacement of the lubricant in the Kia Sportage 3 automatic transmission, you will need:
- acquire a special washing apparatus;
- connect the device to the automatic transmission using hoses;
- pump fluid under pressure through the entire transmission system.
In the process of pumping the working fluid through the entire transmission, the old used composition is completely removed from the valve body and other secluded places of the gearbox housing. Simultaneously with the removal of the old composition, the entire lubrication system of the machine is filled with fresh ATF transmission oil.
Advantages of completely replacing the lubricant in an automatic transmission:
- Ensuring 100% update in automatic transmission.
- Increasing the time period between vehicle services.
- Improving the technical characteristics of the lubricant.
- Noticeable relief and comfort of gear shifting.
- Absence of negative manifestations in the operation of the car (slipping of clutches, slipping of the automatic transmission, shocks, vibrations, incorrect operation of the valve body, etc.).
Disadvantages of the second method:
- this method cannot be used at home;
- the need for increased quantities of consumables;
- the relatively high cost of branded ATP gear oil;
- the services of qualified service station specialists are a relatively expensive service.
Conclusion: According to the majority of car owners, a partial do-it-yourself oil change in a garage is the best alternative to the high-cost event of completely replacing transmission material in service centers.
What kind of oil to fill in the automatic transmission of Kia Sportage 3rd generation
It is known that in order to ensure stable operation of an automatic transmission during the stated operating life, it is necessary to use transmission oils only of recommended brands. The following working materials are best suited for the Kia Sportage 3 vehicle:
- Hyundai SP-4.
- Castrol Transmax E.
- Shell Spirax S4.
- Allison S4.
- Dexron 3.
The first two positions from the list presented are the most suitable original oils for this car model.
How much oil will you need to buy to carry out a partial or complete replacement of the working fluid in a Kia automatic transmission:
- partial replacement - 6 liters of ATP;
- hardware (full) - no less than 12 liters, respectively.
Advice: To ensure stable operation of the car over a long winter period, experienced car owners recommend changing the transmission oil in the Kia Sportage 3 automatic transmission on the eve of the winter months. You need to let the box run on fresh lubricant until frost sets in. This helps to significantly extend the service life of working units and automatic transmission mechanisms.
Frequency of replacement of ATF lubricant
After how many kilometers is the automatic transmission serviced? Based on the manufacturer’s recommendations, a complete change of transmission oil in the Kia Sportage 3 automatic transmission should be carried out after 60,000 km of travel. If a decision is made to change the lubricant using the partial replacement method, the established time period is automatically halved. This means that when using the method of partially changing the transmission fluid in an automatic transmission, the measures are carried out after a run of 30,000 km.
If you follow the presented regulations for updating the transmission fluid in the gearbox, you can significantly extend the service life of your car's automatic transmission without the use of additional additives.
Simultaneously with replacing the working lubricant in the automatic transmission, the Kia Sportage 3 automatic transmission filter must be changed.
List of necessary consumables and tools
Before changing the transmission oil in the Kia Sportage 3 automatic transmission, it is recommended to prepare a special elevated platform with an inspection hole for installing the vehicle on a convenient hill (overpass). For work you will also need tools and accessories:
- New portion of ATP gear oil.
- Set of wrenches.
- Pliers.
- A container in the form of an empty bucket or basin, with a volume of at least five liters, for collecting used oil.
- Funnel into the filler neck of the gearbox.
- Rubber hose of appropriate diameter.
- Composition for treating carburetors (useful for cleaning the pan).
- Automatic transmission pan gasket.
- New oil filter.
Procedure for replacing lubricant in an automatic transmission: DIY Kia Sportage
Direct work begins with thoroughly warming up the working fluid in the gearbox to operating temperature. To do this, you need to start the engine and drive the car several kilometers for seven minutes. This is especially true in winter, when the ambient temperature is below zero. Fulfillment of this condition is necessary to dilute the transmission oil located inside the automatic transmission. Hot, low-viscosity oil drains faster and easier from the automatic transmission housing.
Tip: To speed up the process, experienced craftsmen additionally remove the dipstick from the automatic transmission, while air penetrates inside the box.
Algorithm for changing the oil in an automatic transmission:
- Place the car on the overpass.
- Turn off the engine.
- Apply the parking brake.
- Place a prepared container under the transmission drain hole.
- Unscrew the drain plug located at the bottom of the box housing. It is known that not all the lubricant flows out of the box. Almost half the volume of transmission lubricant remains in the valve body and torque converter of the automatic transmission.
- When the oil stops draining, remove the automatic transmission pan. To do this, unscrew the 21 mounting bolts and carefully pour the remaining oil (approximately 200 ml) into a container.
- Remove the clogged oil filter and magnets.
- Clean the magnets and oil pan from metal shavings and other harmful deposits, in the form of dirt and emulsion.
- When cleaning the pan, use a carburetor solution or regular gasoline.
- Remove the remains of the worn pan gasket and install a new sealing element using sealant.
- Close the drain hole.
- Fill with new transmission oil using the dipstick holes. For this, a prepared funnel and hose are used. The volume of liquid added must correspond to the amount of waste material removed previously.
- Check the oil level. It should be installed at the middle mark of the dipstick.
After filling the automatic transmission with new transmission oil, you need to turn on the engine and circulate the oil through the automatic transmission, moving the gear selector several times to different modes with a certain delay (approximately five seconds) in each position.
Interesting: The automatic transmission of the Kia Sportage 3 has an oil filter equipped not with the usual steel mesh, but with a two-layer element made of special felt. This filter material cannot be re-cleaned or restored. The mechanism is completely dismantled and a new oil filter of a similar design is installed.
If, during the process of updating the transmission oil in the automatic transmission of a vehicle, the filter mechanism is not replaced, the oil pressure in the transmission lubrication system will drop sharply. As a result, the gearbox will begin to operate unstably, and noticeable noise will appear when changing gears. The process of changing gears will be delayed. The oil channels of the automatic transmission valve body will quickly become clogged, become dangerous, and unscheduled expensive repairs will be required.
Kia Sportage 3 is one of the most popular crossovers in Russia. The machine is famous for its reliability and ease of maintenance. But in order for the units to serve for a long time (meaning the engine and gearbox), it is necessary to carry out periodic preventive maintenance, namely an oil change. Any car owner knows about the engine - this operation must be performed every 10 thousand kilometers. But not everyone knows about the gearbox, especially the automatic one. But she also needs what to pour and how to change it? We will talk about this in our article today.
Methods
Today there are two methods for changing the oil in an automatic transmission:
· Partial. In this case, the operation only involves updating the fluid. This option is the easiest for owners of used cars (especially those whose car is no longer under warranty). The operation is performed independently, without the help of specialized instruments. But, unfortunately, there are also disadvantages to partial double replacement of ATF oil in an automatic transmission. Replacement does not guarantee that the fluid will be 100 percent new. The new ATP fluid will only partially mix with the old one. Therefore, such an operation is performed twice during one replacement schedule.
· Full. How is the oil changed in the Kia Sportage 3 automatic transmission? This method involves the use of a special washing apparatus. It is connected to the box through special hoses and pumps liquid under pressure. Old oil comes out. At the same time, new fluid is pumped into the system. Among the advantages of this method, it is worth noting better quality automatic transmission maintenance. Changing the automatic transmission oil will not be required as often as in the case of the partial method. After all, the system is filled with 100 percent new fluid. But that's where all the positives end. The main disadvantage of the method is that it cannot be repeated at home. Also, to completely change the automatic transmission oil on a Kia Sportage 3, you will need much more ATP fluid. And it's not cheap. Well, plus everything you need to pay for the work of the craftsmen at the service station.
Which method is better to choose? If you change the automatic transmission oil yourself on a Kia Sportage 3 car, the partial method is the only suitable option.
What to pour and how much?
What oil should I use for the third generation Kia Sportage automatic transmission? Experts recommend using original Hyundai SP-4 or Castrol Transmax E oil. As analogues, you can consider Shell Spirax S4 and Zik ATF S4. Products from Ellison receive good reviews. Allison C4 oil is suitable for Kia Sportage. Another good oil is Dexron 3. As for volume, for a partial oil change in a Kia Sportage 3 automatic transmission you will need up to six liters of ATP fluid. If a hardware (full) replacement is being made, it is necessary to prepare about twelve liters. But we will not consider this method.
Helpful advice: car owners recommend changing the oil in the Kia Sportage 3 automatic transmission on the eve of winter. During this period of time, it will be better if the box runs on fresh oil. This will slightly extend the life of the automatic transmission mechanisms and units.
Tools
For a successful replacement we will need:
· Standard set of keys and sockets (in particular, “10” and “14”).
· Pliers (or we will loosen the clamps on the hose).
· Empty waste oil container. Its volume must be at least five liters.
· Plastic funnel and hose.
· Liquid for cleaning the carburetor (it needs to be used to treat the box pan).
We will also need a new gasket for the pan and filter. The work of replacing the fluid must be done in a pit. If you don't have one, you can use a jack, but it will be inconvenient.
Let's get started
So, first we place the car on a pit or overpass and warm up the box. It is enough to let the car run for 5-7 minutes at idle. This will be especially useful for liquids in cold weather. The heated oil will be less viscous and will drain from the box faster. And to further arrange the process, you can remove the probe from the box in order to ensure air flow inside.
Next, we find the plastic plug that is located at the bottom of the automatic transmission housing. We unscrew it and immediately substitute an empty container for draining. After a couple of minutes, the liquid will stop flowing from the box. But it is worth remembering that half of the volume is still left in the torque converter and valve body.
Please note: the automatic transmission drain plug on the Kia Sportage is not in the most convenient place. Therefore, many motorists drain the fluid through the radiator hose, after loosening its clamp with pliers.
Next, remove the pallet itself. It is secured with 21 bolts. You need to remove the pan very carefully, since some of the liquid (about two hundred milliliters) may remain in it. The oil filter will remain at the top. You need to remove it and install a new one (we’ll talk about it at the end of the article). Also, do not forget about the filter on the pan. These are small magnets that hold waste products. Before installing the pan, you must clean it of these shavings. It is not a superfluous operation to wash the tray cavity. How to do it? You need to spray the carburetor cleaner and wipe everything dry with a rag. Regular gasoline also copes well with this. This way we will remove most of the emulsion and dirt that was at the bottom of the automatic transmission. After this, you can safely install the pallet in place. But you need to put it on a new gasket. The old one is no longer suitable for reuse.
After this, tighten the drain plug and use a funnel and hose to fill in new fluid through the dipstick. You only need to pour as much as flowed out of the box when replacing. Ideally, the oil level should be in the middle.
What's next?
Now the matter remains small. You need to start the engine and flush the oil in the box. To do this faster, you can switch automatic transmission modes several times with a delay of five seconds. Then we turn off the engine and once again check the fluid level on the dipstick. If it decreases, we restore the level to the normal level.
About the filter
Many people believe that for long and trouble-free operation of an automatic transmission, it is enough to only change the oil in it. But this is a misconception. Both the ATP fluid and the filter are changed. A two-layer felt element is installed on such boxes. It cannot be cleaned and must be replaced entirely with a new one. Why is this so important? The fact is that a clogged filter can cause a drop in oil pressure in the box.
Because of this, various kicks and jolts occur, as well as delays when changing gears. Don’t forget about the sediment at the bottom of the pan. Over time, it begins to clog the valve body channels and solenoids. Because of this, kicks are also possible when changing gears.
How often to change?
The manufacturer regulates the next period for changing automatic transmission oil - 60 thousand kilometers. But this only applies when performing a complete fluid change on a bench. If a partial method is used, this period must be halved. Thus, the oil will be changed again (or rather updated) after 30 thousand kilometers.
Conclusion
So, we found out how to change the oil in a Kia Sportage automatic transmission. By adhering to the given regulations and replacing filters, you can significantly extend the service life of the automatic transmission without any additives. But you shouldn’t skimp on consumables. A cheap filter and oil will not guarantee a long transmission life, even if the work is completed on time.
