Kia Sportage 2006: Changing timing belt
Asked by Katrina Barker
I have heard that the timing belt on my 2006 Kia Sportage needs replacing every 100,000km. Is this just with this model and is it a costly job?
Answered by CarsGuide
27 Feb 2015All Kia models after 2010 have timing chains, which don't need to be changed, but yours has a belt and it needs to be changed every 90,000 km or 72 months, whichever comes first. Not changing it is risking major internal damage to the engine if the belt should break. Replacing should cost around $400.
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