With regular maintenence, there should be no problem getting over 200,000 miles out of a Kia
Timing chains unlike timing belts last the life of the engine.
not sure really. i have a 2000 with 170k and it is going strong!
The 2008 Kia Optima 4 cylinder equipped with a timing chain will normally last the life of the engine and is changed when the engine is rebuilt. The 2.7 Liter V6 is equipped with a timing belt which MUST be changed every 60,000 miles. Warning the V6 is an interference engine.
You fail to list what model KIA and what engine. The only 1999 KIA that has a chain is the Sephia with the 1.8L engine. This is an INTERFERENCE engine and as such, if the belt breaks, serious engine damage will occur. The belt must be replaced every 60,000 miles, except California models which is every 100,000 miles.
The engine control module is covered in the powertrain warranty for your Kia. The engine control module should be covered for 100,000 miles.
The 2006 Kia Sportage's engine produces 140 hp @ 6000 rpm.
The 2005 Kia Sedona's engine produces 195 hp @ 5500 rpm.
The 2012 Kia Sedona's engine produces 271 hp @ 6300 rpm.
The 2003 Kia Sorento's engine produces 192 hp @ 5500 rpm.
The 2009 Kia Optima's engine produces 175 hp @ 6000 rpm.
The 2005 Kia Rio's engine produces 104 hp @ 5800 rpm.
The 2011 Kia Soul's engine produces 122 hp @ 6300 rpm.