Example Maintenance Schedule for 2019–2024 Kia Forte
Every 7,500 Miles
- Replace engine oil and filter (may differ based on model year and engine)
- Rotate tires
- Replace the cabin air filter
- Add fuel additive
- Inspect the air cleaner filter
- Inspect the battery condition and terminals
Every 7,500 Miles (continued)
- Inspect brake discs and pads
- Inspect brake lines, hoses, and connections
- Inspect vacuum hoses
- Inspect the steering gear rack, linkage, and boots
- Inspect suspension ball joints and mounting bolts
- Inspect the air conditioner compressor and refrigerant levels
Every 15,000 Miles
- All 7,500-mile tasks
- Inspect brake fluid
- Inspect engine air cleaner filter
- Inspect fuel lines, hoses, and connections
- Inspect parking brake
Every 30,000 Miles
- All 15,000-mile tasks
- Inspect cooling system
- Inspect manual transmission fluid, if equipped
- Inspect fuel hoses, fuel lines, and connections
Every 60,000 Miles
- All 30,000-mile tasks
- Inspect drive belts (and every 15,000 miles after)
- Inspect transmission components
- Inspect exhaust system
Every 97,500 Miles
- Replace spark plugs
- Inspect ignition system
- Inspect timing components
- Inspect emission control components
- Inspect engine components
- Inspect drivetrain components
Every 120,000 Miles
- Replace coolant (and every 30,000 miles after)
- Flush cooling system
- Inspect water pump
- Inspect radiator and hoses