Kia vehicles are known to last for several years and are generally low maintenance. Routine maintenance is the key to extending the life of your Kia. From old models to new models, the best place for service is your Kia dealership. Learn about the key Kia service intervals that can preserve the value and performance of your Kia.
Maximizing Your Kia’s Lifespan: Regular Kia Service Check-Ups
Your Kia owner’s manual has an outline of recommended services that can help you keep track of preventative maintenance. During the first three months of ownership, you should schedule a tire inspection, an oil change, a fluid level check, and a fuel filter change. After six months or 6,000 miles, your battery, cables, oil filter, and windshield wipers should be checked.
After one year, new Kia vehicles should have inspections for the steering system, suspension system, brake system, transmission fluid, brake pads, battery, and tires. These inspections should be repeated once a year. Every two years or 24,000 miles, the brakes, drive belts, ventilation hoses, and drive shafts should be assessed. Every 48,000 miles, you should schedule software updates, an emission system inspection, and a seat belt operation inspection.
What About DIY Maintenance?
Once a month, you can do spot checks at home to assess the health of your Kia. These at-home tasks include assessing visible tire tread, tire air pressure, and exterior lights. You can check the fluid levels for your windshield wiper fluid, transmission fluid, coolant, and motor oil. It’s also a good idea to clean your vehicle once or twice a month so you can check for scrapes, dings, scratches, and other minor cosmetic damage.
Should You Schedule Express Service at Your Kia Dealer?
If you want to schedule service that can be completed in an hour or less, then you may want to schedule Kia Express Service at your dealership. Maintenance tasks that can be completed during Express Service include a battery test, a multipoint inspection, tire rotation, an oil change, and an oil filter change. Express Service also includes washing and vacuuming your vehicle.
A multipoint inspection is a crucial part of Express Service. During this inspection, a Kia mechanic will examine the brake pads, tread wear depth, fluid levels, cooling system, drive belt, steering, suspension, exhaust system, and other essential components. This inspection ensures all components of your Kia, including the windshield, are roadworthy.
You can expect your Kia vehicle to last for 200,000 miles or at least a decade, particularly when you follow the recommended service intervals. Whether you need serious repairs or you want to schedule Express Service for routine maintenance, you can count on your local dealership to handle all of your vehicle service needs. Contact Kia of West Chester to schedule service today.
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