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Maintenance Scheduled maintenance service
*1. Fuel additives
Fuel additives: Kia recommends that you
use Tier 1 unleaded gasoline which has
an octane rating of ((R+M)/2) of
87(Research Octane Number 91) or
higher. For customers who do not use
good quality gasolines including fuel
additives regularly, and have problems
starting or the engine does not run
smoothly, one bottle of additives should
be added to the fuel tank at every
8,000miles (13,000 km).Additives are
available from an authorized Kia dealer.
Do not mix with other additives.
*2. Engine oil and engine oil filter
As it is normal for engine oil to be con
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sumed during driving, the engine oil
level should be checked on regular
basis. The engine oil change interval for
normal operating conditions is based on
the use of the recommended engine
specification. If the recommended
engine oil specification is not used, then
replace the engine oil according to the
maintenance schedule under severe
operating conditions.
Never add any additives to the engine
oil. Engine oil additives can change the
properties of engine oil and may cause
serious engine failure.
*3. Coolant (Engine)
When adding coolant, use only deion
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ized water or soft water for your vehicle
and never mix hard water in the coolant
filled at the factory. An improper coolant
mixture can result in serious malfunction
or engine damage.
*4. Drive belts (Engine)
Inspect alternator, water pump and air
conditioner drive belt and if necessary,
repair or replace. Inspect drive belt ten
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sioner, idler and alternator pulley and if
necessary correct or replace.
*5. Differential oil (rear) (AWD)
If the vehicle has been submerged in
water or in a flooded area, the fluids
should be changed as a precaution.
*6. Transfer case oil (AWD)
If the vehicle has been submerged in
water or in a flooded area, the fluids
should be changed as a precaution.
* Transmission fluid
If the vehicle has been submerged in
water or in a flooded area, the fluids
should be changed as a precaution.
Fuel filter (gasoline engine)
The fuel filter is considered to be main
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tenance free but periodic inspection is
recommended for this maintenance
schedule depends on fuel quality.
僅 If there are some important safety
matters like fuel flow restriction, surg
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ing, loss of power, hard starting prob
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lem etc, replace the fuel filter
immediately regardless of mainte
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nance schedule and consult an autho
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rized Kia dealer for details.
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