Kia Forte Maintenance Schedule: What Are the Recommended Service Intervals?

Like any Kia vehicle, your Forte sedan comes with a manufacturer-recommended service schedule. For new Kia Forte models, this begins with a visit at the 7,500-mile marker and continues at regular intervals for as long as you drive your vehicle in Lexington. Sticking to your Kia Forte maintenance schedule brings numerous benefits:

• Higher resale value for your vehicle
• Compliance with your warranty coverage
• Reduced chance of breakdowns
• Lower service and repair costs over time

Recommended Service Schedule for Kia Forte Sedans

The Kia Forte maintenance schedule will be similar to other Kia sedans, but keep in mind that each model does have unique service intervals. And of course, the recommended service schedule for a Kia Forte will look quite different from that of a large SUV like the Telluride.

It’s also possible that the services performed at each of your Forte service intervals may vary depending on its configuration; if your vehicle has the available turbocharged engine, it will need more frequent oil changes and spark plug replacement than the naturally aspirated base engine.

In general, though, here’s what you can expect to happen at each Forte service interval:

Every 7,500 Miles

• Replace climate control air filter
• Inspect vacuum hose
• Inspect battery
• Inspect brake lines
• Inspect brake pads and discs
• Inspect steering gear rack
• Inspect drive shaft
• Inspect suspension ball joints
• Inspect air conditioning system
• Inspect exhaust system

Every 15,000 Miles

• Replace/inspect same components as at 7,500-mile Forte service interval
• Inspect drive shaft and boots
• Inspect vapor hose and fuel filter cap
• Inspect fuel tank air filter
• Inspect parking brake
• Check brake fluid

Every 22,500 Miles

• Replace/inspect same components as at 7,500-mile Forte service interval

Every 30,000 Miles

• Replace/inspect same components as at 15,000-mile Forte service interval
• Inspect cooling system
• Check manual transmission fluid
• Inspect fuel lines, hoses, and connectors

Every 37,500 Miles

• Replace/inspect same components as at 22,500-mile Forte service interval

Every 45,000 Miles

• Replace/inspect same components as at 15,000-mile Forte service interval

When it’s time for recommended service, schedule Kia Forte routine maintenance at Spitzer Kia Mansfield! As a Kia certified dealership and service center in Mansfield, our team has the brand-specific experience and state-of-the-art equipment to keep your Kia in pristine condition.

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