No matter what type of transmission your Kia car, MPV, or SUV features, it requires you moving the shift knob to change gears. Also known as a shifter, gear shift, or stick, it offers you a better grip than the bare gear stem -- making it easier -- and more comfortable -- to run through the gears.

Types of Kia Shift Knobs

If your Kia is equipped with an automatic transmission, the process is easy. You move your gear shift from "Park" to either "Reverse" or "Drive" and get going. If yours has a manual transmission, you're more involved throughout the drive. That's because it's your responsibility to change gears in rhythm with the engine's RPMs.

Your factory shift knob can come in many forms. Some manual knobs have the gear pattern on top as a visual aid. Some have the Kia logo on top. Others -- especially factory-issue knobs on introductory trim levels -- are plain. Shifters can be made from a variety of materials, ranging from plastic to metallic to leather. That means it's easy to find one that you like most when you're replacing a stock gear shift.

How to Replace Your Kia Shifter

First, get the right kind for your model's transmission. Shift knobs for vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions are secured by two small screws. Those for manual transmissions thread onto the shift rod. Removing the old is a simple process of either removing the screws or twisting the knob off; installing is as easy, since you're just reversing the removal process.

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