Kia Forte: Maintenance Schedule / Normal Condition

Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Service Manual / Maintenance / Maintenance Schedule / Normal Condition

General market

Normal Maintenance Schedule - Except Europe (Including Russia)

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

Engine oil and engine oil filter

Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.

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.

Drive belts (Engine)

•	Adjust alternator, water pump and air conditioner drive belt. Inspect and if necessary repair or replace.

•	Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary correct or replace.

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 authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Spark plug

For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.

Manual transaxle fluid

Manual transaxle fluid should be changed anytime it has been submerged in water.

Fuel additives (Gasoline)

Kia recommends that you use unleaded gasoline which has an octane rating of RON (Research Octane Number) 95 / AKI (Anti Knock Index) 91 or higher (for Europe) or Octane Rating of RON (Research Octane Number) 91 / AKI (Anti-Knock Index) 87 or higher (except Europe).
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 added to the fuel tank at every 15,000km(10,000miles) (for Europe, Australia and New Zealand)/ 10,000km(6,500miles) (except Europe, Australia and New Zealand, China, Brazil)/ 5,000km(3,000miles) (for China, Brazil). Additives are available from a professional workshop along with information on how to use them. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner. Do not mix other additives.

Fuel filter cartridge (Diesel)

This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is applicable only when using a qualified fuel <"EN590 or equivalent">. If the diesel fuel specifications don't meet the EN590, it must be replaced more frequently. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc., replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult a professional workshop for more details. Kia recommends to consult an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS

MAINTENANCE ITEM

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - EXCEPT EUROPE (INCLUDING RUSSIA)

Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first

Months

Miles×1,000

Km×1,000

105

120

Engine oil and engine oil filter *1

Gasoline

Gamma 1.6L ALL

Except Middle East, India, Libia, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt, Iran, Brazil, Central & South America, China

Replace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12months

For Middle East, India, Libia, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt, Iran, Brazil, Central & South America

Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months

For China

Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months

Gasoline

Nu 2.0L MPI

Except Middle East, India, Libia, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt, Iran, Brazil, Central & South America, China

Replace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12months

For Middle East, India, Libia, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt, Iran, Brazil, Central & South America

Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months

For China

Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months

Engine oil and engine oil filter *1

Diesel

Smart Stream D 1.6

For Russia, Australia, New Zealand and Republic of South Africa

Replace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12months

Except Russia, Australia, New Zealand and Republic of South Africa

Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months

Coolant (Engine) *2

Gasoline, Diesel

At first, Replace 210,000 km (140,000 miles) or 120 months after that, Replace every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months

Drive belts (Engine) *3

Gasoline

Diesel

For Russia, Australia and New Zealand

Except Russia, Australia and New Zealand

Timing belt system (Timing belt, Oil belt, Tensioner, Idler)

Diesel

SmartStream D 1.6

Inspect Timing belt every 120,000km (80,000miles) Replace Timing belt system(Timing belt, Oil belt, Tensioner, Idler) every 240,000km (160,000miles)

Valve clearance *4

Gasoline

Gamma 1.6L ALL

Vacuum hoses and crankcase ventilation hoses

Gasoline

Spark plugs *5

Gasoline

Gamma 1.6L MPI

Unleaded

Replace every 60,000 km (40,000 miles)

Gasoline

Nu 2.0L MPI

Unleaded

Replace every 150,000 km (100,000 miles)

Gasoline

Gamma 1.6L T-GDI

Replace every 75,000 km (50,000 miles)

Gasoline

Gamma 1.6L MPI

Leaded

Replace every 30,000 km (20,000 miles)

Gasoline

Nu 2.0L MPI

Leaded

Replace every 75,000 km (50,000 miles)

Automatic transaxle fluid

Gasoline, Diesel

No check, No service required

Manual transaxle fluid *6

Gasoline, Diesel

Drive shaft and boots

Gasoline, Diesel

Fuel additives (Gasoline) *7

Gasoline

For Australia and New Zealand

Add every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months

Except Australia and New Zealand, China, Brazil

Add every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 6 months

For China, Brazil

Add every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months

Fuel filter (Gasoline)

Gasoline

For China, Brazil

Fuel lines, hoses and connections

Gasoline

Diesel

Fuel tank air filter (Gasoline)

Gasoline

Except China

For China

Vapor hose and fuel filler cap (Gasoline)

Gasoline

Fuel filler cap (Diesel)

Diesel

Urea solution line & connections (if equipped)

Diesel

Urea solution filler cap (if equipped)

Diesel

Fuel filter cartridge (Diesel) *8

Diesel

Air cleaner filter

Gasoline , Diesel

Except China, India, Middle East

For China, India, Middle East

Exhaust system

Gasoline, Diesel

Cooling system

Gasoline, Diesel

Air conditioner compressor/refrigerant

Gasoline, Diesel

Climate control air filter

Gasoline, Diesel

Except Australia and New Zealand

For Australia and New Zealand

Brake discs and pads

Gasoline, Diesel

Brake lines, hoses and connections

Gasoline, Diesel

Brake fluid

Gasoline, Diesel

Parking brake (Hand type)

Gasoline, Diesel

Steering gear rack, linkage and boots

Gasoline, Diesel

Suspension ball joints

Gasoline, Diesel

Tire (pressure & tread wear)

Gasoline, Diesel

Battery (12V) condition

Gasoline, Diesel

Except Middle East

For Middle East

Inspect every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 6 months

I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

R : Replace or change.

Europe market

Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Europe (Except Russia)

NO.

ITEM

REMARK

Engine oil and engine oil filter

Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.

Coolant (Engine)

Drive belts (Engine)

•	Adjust alternator, water pump and air conditioner drive belt. Inspect and if necessary repair or replace.

•	Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary correct or replace.

Valve clearance

Spark plug

For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.

Manual transaxle fluid

Manual transaxle fluid should be changed anytime it has been submerged in water.

Fuel additives (Gasoline)

Fuel filter cartridge (Diesel)

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS	MAINTENANCE ITEM	Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Europe (Except Russia)
		Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
		Months		24	48	72	96	120	144	168	192
		Miles×1,000		20	40	60	80	100	120	140	160
		Km×1,000		30	60	90	120	150	180	210	240
Engine oil and engine oil filter *1		Gasoline	Gamma 1.6L ALL	Replace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12months
		Gasoline	Nu 2.0L MPI	Replace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12months
		Diesel	SmartStream D 1.6	Replace every 20,000 km (13,000 miles) or 12months
Coolant (Engine) *2		Gasoline, Diesel		At first, Replace 210,000 km (140,000 miles) or 120 months after that, Replace every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
Drive belts (Engine) *3		Gasoline		-	-	I	I	I	I	I	I
Drive belts (Engine) *3		Diesel		-	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Timing belt system (Timing belt, Oil belt, Tensioner, Idler)		Diesel	SmartStream D 1.6	Inspect Timing belt every 120,000km (80,000miles) Replace Timing belt system(Timing belt, Oil belt, Tensioner, Idler) every 240,000km (160,000miles)
Valve clearance *4		Gasoline	Gamma 1.6L ALL	-	-	I	-	-	I	-	-
Vacuum hoses and crankcase ventilation hoses		Gasoline		I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Spark plugs *5		Gasoline	Gamma 1.6L MPI	Replace every 60,000 km (40,000 miles)
			Gamma 1.6L T-GDI	Replace every 75,000 km (50,000 miles)
			Nu 2.0L MPI	Replace every 150,000 km (100,000 miles)
Automatic transaxle fluid		Gasoline, Diesel		No check, No service required
Manual transaxle fluid *6		Gasoline, Diesel		-	I	-	I	-	I	-	I
Drive shaft and boots		Gasoline, Diesel		I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Fuel additives (Gasoline) *7		Gasoline		Add every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Fuel lines, hoses and connections		Gasoline		-	I	-	I	-	I	-	I
Fuel lines, hoses and connections		Diesel		I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Fuel tank air filter (Gasoline)		Gasoline		-	I	-	I	-	I	-	I
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap (Gasoline)		Gasoline		-	I	-	I	-	I	-	I
Fuel filler cap (Diesel)		Diesel		-	I	-	I	-	I	-	I
Urea solution line & connections (if equipped)		Diesel		I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Urea solution filler cap (if equipped)		Diesel		-	I	-	I	-	I	-	I
Fuel filter cartridge (Diesel) *8		Diesel		I	R	I	R	I	R	I	R
Air cleaner filter		Gasoline, Diesel		I	R	I	R	I	R	I	R
Exhaust system		Gasoline, Diesel		I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Cooling system		Gasoline, Diesel		-	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Air conditioner compressor/refrigerant		Gasoline, Diesel		I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Climate control air filter		Gasoline, Diesel		R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
Brake discs and pads		Gasoline, Diesel		I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Brake lines, hoses and connections		Gasoline, Diesel		I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Brake fluid		Gasoline, Diesel		R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
Parking brake (Hand type)		Gasoline, Diesel		I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots		Gasoline, Diesel		I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Suspension ball joints		Gasoline, Diesel		I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Tire (pressure & tread wear)		Gasoline, Diesel		I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Battery (12V) condition		Gasoline, Diesel		I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I

I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

R : Replace or change.

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