Kia Sportage Oil Change

If your Kia Sportage is a 2018 or newer, the experts recommend that you change its oil every 5,000 miles.

But, regardless of which model year it is, you should change it more frequently if you typically drive in extreme circumstances—heavy stop-and-go traffic, bad roads, dust or dirt, etc. Questions? Contact us!

Signs that You Should Change Your Oil Sooner

On the other hand, it’s not always a good idea to wait so many miles, especially if you notice any of these issues.

• Oil Smell in the Cabin: You should never smell burning oil while you’re driving. If you do, it’s a problem that could indicate you need an oil change. In that case, contact us at Kia of Coatesville!
• Loud Engine Noises: You also shouldn’t hear any particularly loud noises coming from your Kia Sportage’s engine, especially ones that sound like knocking or banging. This could mean that your engine isn’t properly lubricated—the solution to the problem is to change out the old, dirty oil.
• Strong Exhaust Smoke: Thick, smoky exhaust emitting from the tailpipe is another warning sign.
• Dark or Dirty Oil Color: And so is dark, dirty oil. Ideally, your engine oil should approximate a semi-clear, amber color. If it doesn’t, then you could need both an oil change and an oil filter change.

At the end of the day, getting an oil change isn’t a big deal—our Kia Sportage wizards can do it quickly and efficiently. But ignoring the fact that you need an oil change, and letting your engine go, would be a huge deal.

Engine Oil 101: The Basic Info

Why would this be such a huge deal? Because both synthetic and conventional oils lubricate your engine, enabling all of those moving parts to work in tandem without creating so much friction that the entire thing breaks. On that note, if you want to learn more about conventional vs. synthetic oil, here’s a guide.

About Our Kia of Coatesville Service Team

You could also bring your questions to one of our highly trained Kia technicians. They’ve been in the field for years, so they know everything there is to know about engines, oil, and Kia vehicles like the Kia Sportage.

And, this means that they’re more than capable of helping you with any of your service needs, from minor fixes like oil changes to more major repairs. No matter what you need, they’ll do everything professionally.

Set Up a Kia Sportage Oil Change Appointment Soon at Kia of Coatesville!

It doesn’t matter if you live in Coatesville, Downingtown, Gap, Lancaster, Reading, Newark, or any of the surrounding areas in Pennsylvania or Delaware—our Kia of Coatesville team can change your engine oil!

Schedule your appointment today by calling us on the phone, chatting with us online, or filling out a form.