How to Maintain a Used Kia

After you buy a used Kia, you’ll want to protect your investment by keeping up with regular servicing and maintenance. Not only will regular maintenance help your Kia stay running well for years, it’ll also help you catch and repair more serious problems before they become expensive overhauls.

The easiest way to keep track of necessary maintenance for your Kia is to follow a service schedule. While no two vehicles are exactly alike, and you should check your vehicle owner’s manual for a detailed schedule, you can get a general idea as to the regular maintenance your Kia needs below.

Every Month

Every month, or more often if needed, perform the following maintenance checks on your Kia:

• Clean the vehicle, inside and out
• Check the tire pressure and tread
• Make sure all interior and exterior lights work
• Check and refill the windshield wiper fluid
• Check the Check Engine Light, and if on, schedule service

Every 3,000 Miles, or Three Months

Four times a year, or once a season, check the following vehicle components:

• Engine oil and air filter
• Fluid levels for the automatic transmission, power steering, and wipers; top up if needed
• Tire pressure, tread, and wear and tear
• All interior and exterior lights
• Engine belts and hoses, and exhaust
• Fuel filter

Every 6,000 Miles, or Six Months

Twice a year, in addition to the 3,000-mile checklist, you’ll also want to check the following:

• Chassis lubrication
• Car battery and cables
• Windshield wipers

You’ll also want to polish your vehicle with a protective wax to keep the paint shiny and rust-free.

Every 12,000 Miles, or Yearly

Every year, check the following systems in your Kia to ensure they’re working properly:

• Steering and suspension
• Brake system
• Coolant levels
• Transmission fluid levels

Ongoing Maintenance for a Used Kia

Since your used Kia is older, and probably has more miles on it than a new model, here is a list of more high-mileage maintenance tasks to remember:

7,500 miles

Change the oil, rotate the tires, and get a safety inspection

15,000 miles

Perform the above, plus replace the engine air filter and cabin air filter

22,500 miles

Perform 7,500-mile service, plus replace the brake pads and tires, if necessary

30,000 miles

Perform 15,000-mile service, plus replace the brake fluid, transmission fluid, and coolant

37,500 miles

Perform 22,500-mile service, plus replace the drive belt

45,000 miles

Perform 15,000-mile service

52,500 miles

Perform 37,500-mile service

60,000 miles

Perform 30,000-mile service, plus replace the timing belt and spark plugs, if necessary

After 60,000 miles, bring your Kia to Seiner Kia Salt Lake, where our expert Kia mechanics will guide you on what service it needs to last into the next years.

Other Tips and Tricks to Keep Your Kia Running Strong

There are a few things you can do daily that really add up over the years you own your Kia, making it last even longer. These include storing your Kia in the garage, not smoking in your Kia, reducing your mileage and driving defensively, investigating strange sounds, and getting regular oil changes.

Whenever you need service on your used Kia in the Salt Lake, West Valley City, and Bountiful areas, look no further than Seiner Kia! Our expert technicians are standing by to help you with whatever your Kia needs, and with our service specials and pre-paid maintenance plans, we make it easy to afford repairs. Give us a call or schedule your service appointment online today!