What Is the Kia Forte Maintenance Schedule?

When you purchase a new Kia model, you get the backing of the world’s best 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty to give you peace of mind on every drive in Kearny Mesa. And you can keep your new car in great shape when you follow the Kia Forte maintenance schedule to get the most out of your sedan. 

The Forte has been a fan favorite around San Diego for its features and excellent driving experience. You can make your drives even better when you keep up with the Kia Forte service schedule at Kearny Mesa Kia. Keep reading to learn more!

Why Follow the Kia Forte Maintenance Schedule?

You’ll see many benefits of following the manufacturer-recommended Kia Forte service intervals, including:

• Higher resale value for your vehicle
• Keeping your Forte under warranty
• Reduced chance of breakdowns and larger repair bills later
• Lower service and repair costs over time
• Longer lifespan of your Forte engine

What Is the Kia Forte Maintenance Schedule in General?

In general, the Kia Forte service intervals occur every 7,500 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first. So, just expect to see our service team annually. Consult with your owner’s manual to see what the Kia Forte maintenance schedule is for your model, which may differ from this list. If you have any questions, call 844-824-9675 and we’ll be happy to help.

Keep reading to see what the Kia Forte maintenance schedule is for every interval:

Kia Forte Maintenance Schedule at 7,500 Miles or 12 months

Your first Kia Forte service schedule occurs at 7,500 miles. We will:

• Change the full synthetic oil in the turbocharged engine
• Rotate the tires
• Replace the climate control air filter
• Inspect vacuum hose
• Inspect battery
• Inspect brake lines
• Inspect brake pads and discs
• Inspect the steering gear rack
• Inspect drive shaft
• Inspect suspension ball joints
• Inspect the air conditioning system
• Inspect exhaust system

Kia Forte Service Intervals for 15,000 Miles or 24 Months

Six months later, we will do everything from the 7,500-mile mark, plus:

• Inspect drive shaft and boots
• Inspect vapor hose and fuel filter cap
• Inspect fuel tank air filter
• Inspect parking brake
• Check brake fluid

Kia Forte Service Schedule Every 22,500 Miles or 36 Months

Again, you get all of the 7,500-mile services.

Kia Forte Service Intervals for Every 30,000 Miles or 48 Months

• All 15,000-mile services
• Inspect cooling system
• Check transmission fluid