Maintenance check at 5000 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Automatic Transmission Fluid
INSPECT Manual Transmission Fluid
7,500 Miles
Maintenance check at 7500 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Automatic Transmission Fluid
INSPECT Manual Transmission Fluid
11,000 Miles
Maintenance check at 11000 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Automatic Transmission Fluid
12,308 Miles
Maintenance check at 12308 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Manual Transmission Fluid
15,000 Miles
Maintenance check at 15000 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
REPLACE Manual Transmission Fluid
16,500 Miles
Maintenance check at 16500 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Manual Transmission Fluid
17,000 Miles
Maintenance check at 17000 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Automatic Transmission Fluid
19,616 Miles
Maintenance check at 19616 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Manual Transmission Fluid
23,000 Miles
Maintenance check at 23000 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Automatic Transmission Fluid
23,571 Miles
Maintenance check at 23571 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Automatic Transmission Fluid
25,500 Miles
Maintenance check at 25500 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Manual Transmission Fluid
26,924 Miles
Maintenance check at 26924 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Manual Transmission Fluid
29,000 Miles
Maintenance check at 29000 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Automatic Transmission Fluid
30,000 Miles
Maintenance check at 30000 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
REPLACE Automatic Transmission Fluid
REPLACE Manual Transmission Fluid
34,232 Miles
Maintenance check at 34232 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Manual Transmission Fluid
34,500 Miles
Maintenance check at 34500 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Manual Transmission Fluid
35,000 Miles
Maintenance check at 35000 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Automatic Transmission Fluid
39,642 Miles
Maintenance check at 39642 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Automatic Transmission Fluid
41,000 Miles
Maintenance check at 41000 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Automatic Transmission Fluid
41,540 Miles
Maintenance check at 41540 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Manual Transmission Fluid
43,500 Miles
Maintenance check at 43500 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Manual Transmission Fluid
45,000 Miles
Maintenance check at 45000 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
REPLACE Automatic Transmission Fluid
REPLACE Manual Transmission Fluid
47,000 Miles
Maintenance check at 47000 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Automatic Transmission Fluid
48,848 Miles
Maintenance check at 48848 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Manual Transmission Fluid
52,500 Miles
Maintenance check at 52500 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Manual Transmission Fluid
53,000 Miles
Maintenance check at 53000 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Automatic Transmission Fluid
55,713 Miles
Maintenance check at 55713 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Automatic Transmission Fluid
56,156 Miles
Maintenance check at 56156 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Manual Transmission Fluid
59,000 Miles
Maintenance check at 59000 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Automatic Transmission Fluid
60,000 Miles
Maintenance check at 60000 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
REPLACE Automatic Transmission Fluid
REPLACE Manual Transmission Fluid
63,464 Miles
Maintenance check at 63464 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Manual Transmission Fluid
65,000 Miles
Maintenance check at 65000 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Automatic Transmission Fluid
70,772 Miles
Maintenance check at 70772 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Manual Transmission Fluid
71,784 Miles
Maintenance check at 71784 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Automatic Transmission Fluid
75,000 Miles
Maintenance check at 75000 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
REPLACE Manual Transmission Fluid
78,080 Miles
Maintenance check at 78080 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Manual Transmission Fluid
85,388 Miles
Maintenance check at 85388 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Manual Transmission Fluid
87,855 Miles
Maintenance check at 87855 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Automatic Transmission Fluid
90,000 Miles
Maintenance check at 90000 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
REPLACE Automatic Transmission Fluid
REPLACE Manual Transmission Fluid
92,696 Miles
Maintenance check at 92696 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Manual Transmission Fluid
100,004 Miles
Maintenance check at 100004 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Manual Transmission Fluid
103,926 Miles
Maintenance check at 103926 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Automatic Transmission Fluid
105,000 Miles
Maintenance check at 105000 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
REPLACE Manual Transmission Fluid
119,997 Miles
Maintenance check at 119997 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
INSPECT Automatic Transmission Fluid
120,000 Miles
Maintenance check at 120000 miles for your 1998 Kia Sportage EX
REPLACE Automatic Transmission Fluid
REPLACE Manual Transmission Fluid
What’s the Importance of Your 1998 Sportage’s Transmission?
The transmission delivers power from the engine to the wheels so that you can drive on your terms.
Because your transmission is responsible for converting the right amount of power into the right amount of speed,
even the smallest transmission problems should be addressed right away.
Such problems aren’t hard to spot.
1998 Kia Sportage transmission problems can show up as shifting delays,
grinding or jumping during acceleration,
the car shaking at any speed,
or whistling noises and a burning smell coming from under the hood.
If you ignore Kia Sportage transmission issues
you might notice your fuel economy decrease
or find that you can't drive your Sportage at all.
Kia Transmission Recommendations for 1998 Sportages
According to Kia, your Sportage’s transmission should be checked regularly for wear and tear.
First off,
Kia recommends exchanging transmission and differential fluids in 1998 Kia Sportages at certain intervals with Kia-approved transmission fluid.
Our expert techs are familiar with 1998 Sportage services and perform them according to Kia-recommended specifications.
As soon as you suspect something’s wrong with your Sportage’s transmission, book an appointment at your local Firestone Complete Auto Care
to help keep your Kia running for miles and miles.
Kia Sportage Transmission Service Cost
We work hard to offer affordable Kia Sportage transmission repairs and services.
Visit your local Firestone Complete Auto Care and we’ll give your car a free Courtesy Check.
We’ll check out your Sportage’s major systems and components to help inform your car service decisions.
Whether your vehicle needs a fluid exchange
or repair,
you can count on our Triple Promise:
Fixed Right. Priced Right. Right on Time.
Questions About 1998 Kia Sportage’s Transmission
What happens if I "ride" my Kia's brakes?
Keeping your foot on the brake pedal or lightly but consistently pushing it down can lead to transmission problems.
Keep that in mind when driving in hilly terrain and remember to use engine braking when possible.
How much can I tow in a Kia Sportage?
Think twice before volunteering to tow your friend's moving trailer,
no matter how small it is.
Defying your Sportage towing capacity can spell trouble for the transmission system.
Double check your owner's manual to ensure your Sportage is equipped with a towing setup and can handle whatever you're thinking about towing.
Does my Sportage's transmission fluid need to be inspected?
Caring for your Kia Sportage’s transmission fluid is a great way to help it perform.
About every 30,000 to 60,000 miles is a good timeframe for having your transmission fluid inspected and perhaps changed. Service intervals can vary depending on how you use your Kia, so check with your technician first.
Leaks or low transmission fluid are easy to spot and affordable to repair.
Take Time for Your Kia Sportage Transmission
Don’t wait for minor transmission issues to snowball. Firestone Complete Auto Care will take care of your 1998 Sportage, whether it's a manual or automatic. Schedule an appointment today.