Example Maintenance Schedule for 2010–2013 Kia Forte
Every 7,500 Miles
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Inspect air cleaner filter
- Inspect vacuum hoses
- Inspect battery condition
- Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
Every 7,500 Miles (continued)
- Inspect brake pedal free play
- Add fuel additive
- Inspect tire pressure
- Inspect lights and wipers
Every 15,000 Miles
- All 7,500-mile tasks
- Inspect power steering fluid and lines
- Inspect power steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint
- Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections (including booster)
- Inspect drive shafts and boots
- Replace climate control air filter
Every 15,000 Miles (continued)
- Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
- Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
- Inspect rear brake disc/pads
- Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
- Inspect suspension mounting bolts
Every 30,000 Miles
- All 15,000-mile tasks
- Inspect fuel filter
- Inspect fuel tank, cap, canister, fuel lines, fuel hoses, connections, and vapor hoses
- Inspect fuel tank air filter
Every 90,000 Miles
- All 30,000-mile tasks
- Inspect drive belt (then every 2 years)
- Inspect parking brake
- Inspect timing components
- Inspect cooling system
- Inspect ignition system
Every 105,000–120,000 Miles
- All 15,000-mile tasks at 105,000 miles
- Replace iridium spark plugs at 105,000 miles
- Replace coolant at 120,000 miles, then every 30,000 miles after
- Inspect emission control components