As a KIA owner or fan, there is no doubt that you want to keep your current or future car in pristine condition. And without a doubt, KIA has a rich and diverse collection of models to offer, albeit with specific service requirements and intervals.
The easiest way to know all these is to consult the owner’s manual. However, KIA offers general guidelines that make it easy to track your maintenance services in addition to the exclusions and requirements your manual will stipulate. For best results, KIA specifies the services that need to be covered as you get more miles on your odometer. And this article will cover all of these.
Multi-point inspections are additional inspections performed when you turn your car in for servicing. They help identify other maintenance services or repairs required and include the exterior, interior, engine compartment, and every vital component of your car.
During such inspections, technicians will get your vehicle's history report, check for outstanding recalls, and consult your manual for specific requirements. They will also road-test your vehicle, perform an emission test, and check out the engine compartment, transmission, steering, suspension, brakes, cooling systems, and other components.
There are three result types based on the things observed, and they are color-coded to indicate the actions required. Red indicates components that need immediate attention, yellow indicates caution, and green indicates well-functioning components.
To keep your car running smoothly, perform check-ups consistently every month. They should include the following:
Every three months, you need to schedule the following maintenance services:
The 6,000-miles includes the same task as the 3,000-mile one, with the addition of the following:
The service at this interval includes the 6,000-mile maintenance items and the ones listed below. Expect the same tasks to be taken care of when you reach the 36,000, 60,000, and 84,000-mile marks. The items here go as follows:
The mechanics will take care of all items included in the 12,000-mile service. They will do the same when you attain 72,000 miles or 72 months. The list here includes:
At this stage, your care will be more than four years old, and a thorough inspection and several component replacements will be in order. In addition to that, the service will include every task on the 12,000-mile service list. You will also go through this service when your car is eight years old or when you reach 96,000 miles. The items taken care of here are as follows:
Staying on top of the KIA maintenance schedule will help you avoid unexpected breakdowns, mechanical issues, and other issues. It will also save you time and money over the years to come. Consult your manual for the services unique to your car and ensure that all recommended maintenance tasks are done as needed.
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