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Maintenance Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
Severe Driving Conditions
A: Repeatedly driving short distance
of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal
temperature or less than 10 miles
(16 km) in freezing temperature.
B: Extensive low speed driving for
long distances.
C: Driving on rough, dusty, muddy,
unpaved, graveled or salt-spread
roads.
D: Driving in areas using salt or
other corrosive materials or in very
cold weather.
E: Driving in heavy dust condition.
F: Driving in heavy traffic area.
G: Driving on uphill, downhill, or
mountain roads.
H: Towing a trailer or using a camper
on roof rack.
I: Driving for patrol car, taxi, com
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mercial car or vehicle towing.
J: Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h)
K: Frequently driving in stop-and-go
conditions
L: Engine oil usage which not recom
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mended (mineral, semi-synthetic,
viscosity grade)
Explanation of scheduled main
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tenance items
The following parts require sched
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uled maintenance.
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be
changed at the intervals specified in
the maintenance schedule. If the
vehicle is being driven in severe con
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ditions, more frequent oil and filter
changes are required.
Drive belts
Inspect all drive belts for evidence of
cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil
saturation and replace if necessary.
Drive belts should be checked peri
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odically for proper tension and
adjusted as necessary.
Fuel filter
Kia gasoline vehicle is equipped with
a lifetime fuel filter that is inte
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grated with the fuel tank. Regular
maintenance or replacement is gen
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erally not needed. This may vary
depending on fuel quality. If you
experience any of the following: fuel
flow restriction, surging, loss of
power, or a hard starting issue,
inspection and, if necessary,
replacement may be needed. Have
the fuel filter inspected or replaced
by an authorized Kia dealer.
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