Example Maintenance Schedule for 2014–2018 Kia Forte
Every 7,500 Miles
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Add fuel additive
- Inspect the battery condition and terminals
- Inspect vacuum hoses
- Inspect engine air filter
Every 15,000 Miles
- All 7,500-mile tasks
- Inspect the air cleaner filter
- Inspect brake discs and pads
- Inspect brake lines, hoses, and connections
- Inspect the steering gear rack, linkage, and boots
- Inspect suspension ball joints and mounting bolts
Every 15,000 Miles (continued)
- Inspect air conditioner refrigerant levels
- Inspect the exhaust system
- Inspect cabin air filter
- Inspect parking brake
Every 30,000 Miles
- All 15,000-mile tasks
- Inspect drive shafts and boots
- Inspect brake-clutch fluid
- Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses, and connections
- Inspect vapor hose and fuel filter cap
- Replace climate control filter and air cleaner filter
Every 37,500 Miles
- All 7,500-mile tasks
- Inspect manual transaxle fluid, if equipped
- Inspect transmission components
- Inspect drivetrain components
Every 45,000–60,000 Miles
- Replace spark plugs at 45,000 miles for turbo engines
- All 30,000-mile tasks at 60,000 miles
- Inspect drivebelt at 60,000 miles
- Inspect timing components
- Inspect cooling system
- Inspect ignition system
Every 105,000–120,000 Miles
- Replace iridium-coated spark plugs (non-turbo engines) at 105,000 miles
- Replace coolant at 120,000 miles, then every 30,000 miles after
- Inspect emission control components
- Inspect engine major components