2001 Kia Sportage

[shelly1snj]

hey all this may sound really stupid but here goes
if i bought my kia used and the commercial so called says 100,000 mile warranty - does that apply to me as well?
next ?
what are the benefits to changing the fuel filter because i am looking for some more pick up since my sportage runs a little slower(pick up mainly).
and again does anyone have any clue as to where i might find some neon glow in the dark any kind of new guages for a 2001 kia sportage?

[95dman]

If your sportage is difficult to start or hesitates (not the same as slow) or runs rough then you might benefit from a new fuel filter. It is not a performance part. On the other hand, if you upgrade coil module and wire and plug set and increase air flow (without setting off the MAF sensor) you might benefit from a less restrictive fuel filter. In other words more gas doesn't help without more air to burn it with and more spark to ignite it.

I don't know about your warranty. The warranty must be transferred officially I would imagine. Paperwork showing you as the registered owner and all remaining warranty transferred into your name showing how many miles on the date of tranfer.

I have no idea where to find neon glow lights, sorry. There are some guys with some neat street mods on their vehicles, you might want to look at ebay.

[iryd]

This 100,000 mile warranty is not transferable and only applies to the first owner. The only part you can transfer is 60,000 or up to 5 years.

[shelly1snj]

thank you for the help....i do have new spark plugs and the wires are about a yr old but i thought of changing the fuel filter but do u have any other suggestions....i've had the sportage for bout a yr now and i got the radiator flush and transmission fluid change when i got the car. i've recently replaced the front brake pads for the second time now and i still hear sqealing(?) so any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[tuckerx1111]

I was to the Kia dealership today and they transfered the 5 yr./100,000Km warranty to me.

[BobTucker]

Hi Gord,

That is super! Good for you!