Tip - How to Change the Valve Cover Gasket on a 2002 Kia Sportage | eHow

The valve cover gasket on the Kia Sportage keeps oil from leaking out into the engine compartment. Gaskets are exposed to high operating temperatures of the engine and when you add exposure to the oil along with it, it causes them to deteriorate. Some materials, such as cork, last longer than the cardboard type gaskets, but you still need to change...