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Normal Maintenance Schedule - Turbo Models

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Kia Soul. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.

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

R: Replace or change.

Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180
MilesV1, 000 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90
KmV1, 000 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180
Drive belts(1) At first, inspect at 60, 000 miles (100, 000 km) or 72 months, after that, inspect every 12, 000 miles (20, 000 km) or 24 months
Engine oil and engine oil filter Gamma 1.6L T-GDI R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R
Fuel additives (2) Add every 6, 000 miles (10, 000 km) or 12 months
Air cleaner filter I I I R I I I R I I I R I I I
Spark plugs Replace every 42, 000 miles (70, 000 km)
Valve clearance (3) Inspect every 60, 000 miles (100, 000 km) or 72 months
Climate control air filter R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R
Vacuum hose I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Coolant (Engine) At first, replace at 120, 000 miles (192, 000 km) or 10 years, after that, replace every 30, 000 miles (48, 000 km) or 24 months
Battery condition I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Brake discs and pads I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Drive shaft and boots I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Suspension ball joints and mounting bolts I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner compressor/refrigerant I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Exhaust system I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose Gamma 1.6L T-GDI I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Cooling system I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Automatic transmission fluid No check, No service required
Dual clutch transmission fluid Inspect every 37, 500 miles (60, 000 km) or 30 months
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap - I - I - I - I - I - I - I -
Fuel tank air filter (4) - I - I - I - I - I - I - I -
Fuel lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Parking brake I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Brake fluid I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
(1) The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced.

(2) If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

(3) Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. Have an authorized Kia dealer perform the operation.

(4) Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality.