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Maintenance Scheduled maintenance service
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For petrol Engine [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 driv
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ing, 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
specification. If the recommended engine oil specification
is not used, then replace the engine oil according to the
maintenance 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 seri
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ous malfunction or engine damage.
*3
Drive belts
(Engine)
僅 Adjust alternator, water pump and air conditioner (if
equipped) 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 clearance
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 autho
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rised 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
Manual trans
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mission fluid
Manual transmission fluid should be changed anytime it has
been submerged in water.