Every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months

From the normal maintenance schedule in the 2027 Sportage owner's manual (scheduled maintenance service precaution), read November 3, 2026. I means inspect and, if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace. R means replace or change.

Kia says engine oil is consumed during driving, so check the oil level regularly, and never add additives to the engine oil. For oil grade and capacity, see our Sportage oil type and capacity guide, and for inflation pressures see our Sportage tire pressure guide.

Sportage replacement intervals

From the normal maintenance schedule in the 2027 Sportage owner's manual, read November 3, 2026. Where both miles and months are shown, service is due at whichever comes first.

Kia says to use only deionized or soft water when adding coolant and never to mix hard water into the factory coolant. Our service team can handle cabin air filters, coolant service and oil changes.

Sportage inspection intervals

From the normal maintenance schedule in the 2027 Sportage owner's manual, read November 3, 2026. The chart runs to 96,000 miles (144 months).

Kia says the drive belt inspection covers the alternator, water pump and air conditioner belt, the belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley. Kia also says the rear differential, transfer case and transmission fluids should be changed as a precaution if the vehicle has been submerged in water or in a flooded area.

Severe usage schedule

The 2027 Sportage manual says to follow its severe usage schedule if any of these conditions apply:

From the maintenance under severe usage conditions table of the 2027 Sportage owner's manual, read November 3, 2026. Each item applies only under the driving conditions the manual lists for it.

Severe conditions in the manual: repeatedly driving short distances of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal temperatures, or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freezing temperatures; extensive engine idling or low-speed driving for long distances; driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads; driving in areas that use salt or other corrosive materials, or in very cold weather; driving in heavy dust; driving in heavy traffic; repeated driving on uphill, downhill or mountain roads; towing or camping, or driving with a load on the roof; use as a patrol car, taxi or other commercial vehicle; frequent high-speed driving or rapid acceleration and deceleration; frequent stop-and-go driving. Kia also recommends the severe schedule after 10 years or 100,000 miles (150,000 km).

The Oil Life Management System

Kia says the Sportage may be equipped with an Oil Life Management System that predicts engine oil life from your driving history. If the oil wears faster because of how the vehicle is driven, the remaining oil life alert appears on the instrument cluster before the normal replacement interval.

The system works when the recommended engine oil is used; if it is not, Kia says to follow the severe usage schedule. Reset the remaining oil life every time the oil is changed, and if no alert appears by the maximum maintenance interval, Kia says to have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

Michigan City Kia service hours

From the service department hours in Michigan City Kia's website structured data, November 3, 2026. No Sunday service hours are listed. Holiday hours can differ.