Maintenance
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Scheduled maintenance service
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Australia and New Zealand
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission
control and performance. Keep receipts for all vehicle emission services to protect
your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the frequency of service is
determined by whichever occurs first.
NO. ITEM REMARK
*1
Engine oil and
engine oil filter
僅 As it is normal for engine oil to be consumed during driving,
the engine oil level should be checked on regular basis.
僅 The engine oil change interval for normal operating condi
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tions is based on the use of the recommended engine speci
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fication. If the recommended engine oil specification is not
used, then replace the engine oil according to the mainte
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nance schedule under severe operating conditions.
*2
Coolant
(Engine)
When adding coolant, use only deionized 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.
*3
Drive belts
(Engine)
僅 Adjust alternator, water pump and air conditioner drive belt.
Inspect and if necessary repair or replace.
僅 Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if
necessary correct or replace.
*4
Valve clear
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ance
Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and
adjust if necessary. In this case, have the system checked by a
professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorised
Kia dealer/service partner.
*5 Spark plug
For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval
when you do maintenance of other items.
*6
Differential oil
(rear, front)
Differential oil should be changed anytime it has been sub
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merged in water.
*7
Differential oil
(rear) - With
LSD
When replacing differential oil with LSD, use only specified LSD
oil.