KIA K900 (2018 year). Manual — part 27

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 72 months

❑

Rotate tires

❑

Inspect vacuum hose

❑

Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑

Inspect brake hoses and lines

❑

Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑

Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

❑

Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

❑

Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections

❑

Inspect propeller shaft

❑

Inspect rear brake disc/pads

❑

Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint

❑

Inspect suspension mounting bolts

❑

Inspect brake fluid

❑

Inspect parking brake

❑

Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank

❑

Inspect drive belts
(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months

after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)*

4

(Continued)

(Continued)

❑

Inspect power steering fluid

❑

Inspect EHPS (Electronic Hydraulic Power Steering) motor
pump and hoses

❑

Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)

❑

Replace air cleaner filter

❑

Replace engine oil and filter
(90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 144 months)

❑

Replace fuel tank air filter *

2

❑

Add fuel additives *

1

(90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 144 months)

❈

Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean

or replace.

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 78 months

❑

Rotate tires

❑

Inspect air cleaner filter

❑

Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections

❑

Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap

❑

Inspect fuel tank air filter

❑

Inspect vacuum hose

❑

Inspect power steering fluid

❑

Replace engine oil and filter
(97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 156 months)

❑

Add fuel additives *

1

(97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 156 months)

❑

Replace spark plugs (iridium coated)

105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 84 months

❑

Rotate tires

❑

Inspect air cleaner filter

❑

Inspect vacuum hose

❑

Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑

Inspect brake hoses and lines

❑

Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑

Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

❑

Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

❑

Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections

❑

Inspect fuel tank air filter

❑

Inspect propeller shaft

❑

Inspect rear brake disc/pads

❑

Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint

❑

Inspect suspension mounting bolts

❑

Inspect drive belts
(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months

after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months) *

4

❑

Inspect power steering fluid

❑

Inspect EHPS (Electronic Hydraulic Power Steering) motor
pump and hoses

(Continued)

❈

Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean

or replace.

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(Continued)

❑

Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)

❑

Replace engine oil and filter
(105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 168 months)

❑

Add fuel additives *

1

(105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 168 months)

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

112,500 miles (180,000 km) or 90 months

❑

Rotate tires

❑

Inspect air cleaner filter

❑

Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections

❑

Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap

❑

Inspect fuel tank air filter

❑

Inspect vacuum hose

❑

Inspect power steering fluid

❑

Replace engine oil and filter
(112,500 miles (180,000 km) or 180 months)

❑

Add fuel additives *

1

(112,500 miles (180,000 km) or 180 months)

❈

Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean

or replace.

❈

Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean

or replace.

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 96 months

❑

Rotate tires

❑

Inspect vacuum hose

❑

Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑

Inspect brake hoses and lines

❑

Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑

Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

❑

Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

❑

Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections

❑

Inspect propeller shaft

❑

Inspect rear brake disc/pads

❑

Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint

❑

Inspect suspension mounting bolts

❑

Inspect brake fluid

❑

Inspect parking brake

❑

Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank

❑

Inspect drive belts
(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months

after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)*

4

(Continued)

(Continued)

❑

Inspect power steering fluid

❑

Inspect EHPS (Electronic Hydraulic Power Steering) motor
pump and hoses

❑

Inspect rear differential oil *

3

(120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 144 months)

❑

Replace air cleaner filter

❑

Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)

❑

Replace fuel tank air filter *

2

❑

Replace engine oil and filter
(120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 192 months)

❑

Replace coolant
(First, 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 120 months
after every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months)

❑

Add fuel additives *

1

(120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 192 months)

❈

Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean

or replace.

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

127,500 miles (204,000 km) or 102 months

❑

Rotate tires

❑

Inspect air cleaner filter

❑

Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections

❑

Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap

❑

Inspect fuel tank air filter

❑

Inspect vacuum hose

❑

Inspect power steering fluid

❑

Replace engine oil and filter
(127,500 miles (204,000 km) or 204 months)

❑

Add fuel additives *

1

(127,500 miles (204,000 km) or 204 months)

135,000 miles (216,000 km) or 108 months

❑

Rotate tires

❑

Inspect air cleaner filter

❑

Inspect vacuum hose

❑

Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑

Inspect brake hoses and lines

❑

Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑

Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

❑

Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

❑

Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections

❑

Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap

❑

Inspect fuel tank air filter

❑

Inspect propeller shaft

❑

Inspect rear brake disc/pads

❑

Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint

❑

Inspect suspension mounting bolts

❑

Inspect drive belts
(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months

after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)*

4

❑

Inspect power steering fluid

(Continued)

❈

Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean

or replace.

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

(Continued)

❑

Inspect EHPS (Electronic Hydraulic Power Steering) motor
pump and hoses

❑

Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)

❑

Replace engine oil and filter
(135,000 miles (216,000 km) or 216 months)

❑

Add fuel additives *

1

(135,000 miles (216,000 km) or 216 months)

142,500 miles (228,000 km) or 114 months

❑

Rotate tires

❑

Inspect air cleaner filter

❑

Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections

❑

Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap

❑

Inspect fuel tank air filter

❑

Inspect vacuum hose

❑

Inspect power steering fluid

❑

Replace engine oil and filter
(142,500 miles (228,000 km) or 228 months)

❑

Add fuel additives *

1

(142,500 miles (228,000 km) or 228 months)

❈

Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean

or replace.

❈

Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean

or replace.

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Maintenance

No check, No service required

❑

Automatic transmission fluid *

5

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 120 months

❑

Rotate tires

❑

Inspect vacuum hose

❑

Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑

Inspect brake hoses and lines

❑

Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑

Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

❑

Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections

❑

Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

❑

Inspect propeller shaft

❑

Inspect rear brake disc/pads

❑

Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint

❑

Inspect suspension mounting bolts

❑

Inspect brake fluid

❑

Inspect parking brake

❑

Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank

❑

Inspect power steering fluid

❑

Inspect EHPS (Electronic Hydraulic Power Steering) motor
pump, belt and hoses

❑

Inspect rear differential oil *

3

(160,000 miles (256,000 km) or 192 months)

(Continued)

(Continued)

❑

Inspect drive belts
(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)*

4

❑

Replace air cleaner filter

❑

Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)

❑

Replace coolant
(First, 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 120 months
after every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months)

❑

Replace engine oil and filter
(150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 240 months)

❑

Replace fuel tank air filter *

2

❑

Add fuel additives *

1

(150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 240 months)

❈

Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean

or replace.

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MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS

The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions.
Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary

MAINTENANCE ITEM

MAINTENANCE

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS

DRIVING

CONDITION

Engine oil and filter

R

Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or

6 months

A, B, C, D, E,

F, G, H, I, J, K

Air cleaner filter

I

More frequently

C, E

Spark plugs

R

More frequently

A, B, H, I, K

Automatic transmission fluid

R

Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)

A, C, D, E, F,

G, H, I

Front brake disc/pads, calipers

I

More frequently

C, D, G, H

Rear brake disc /pads

I

More frequently

C, D, G, H

Parking brake

I

More frequently

C, D, G, H

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SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

A - Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles

(8 km) in normal temperature or less than 10 miles
(16 km) in freezing temperature

B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long

distances

C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or

salt- spread roads

D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materi-

als or in very cold weather

E - Driving in heavy dust condition

F - Driving in heavy traffic area
G- Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road
H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or

vehicle towing

J - Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions

MAINTENANCE ITEM

MAINTENANCE

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS

DRIVING

CONDITION

Steering gear box, linkage & boots/
lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint

I

More frequently

C, D, E, F, G, H, I

Drive shafts and boots

I

Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or

6 months

C, D, E, F, G,

H, I, J

Rear differential oil

R

Every 80,000 miles (128,000 km)

C, G, H, I, J

Climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)

R

More frequently

C, E

Propeller shaft

I

Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6

months

C, E

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EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS

Engine oil and filter

The engine oil and filter should be
changed at the intervals specified in
the maintenance schedule. If the car
is being driven in severe conditions,
more frequent oil and filter changes
are required.

Drive belts

Inspect all drive belts for evidence of
cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil
saturation and replace if necessary.

Fuel filter

Kia gasoline vehicle is equipped a
lifetime fuel filter that integrated with
the fuel tank. Regular maintenance
or replacement is not needed but
depends on fuel quality. If there are
some important safety matters like
fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of
power, hard starting problem etc, fuel
filter inspection or replace is needed.
The fuel filter be Inspected or
replaced by an authorized K900 Kia
dealer.

Fuel lines, fuel hoses and con-
nections

Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and
connections for leakage and dam-
age. Have an authorized K900 Kia
dealer replace any damaged or leak-
ing parts immediately.

Vapor hose and fuel filler cap

The vapor hose and fuel filler cap
should be inspected at those inter-
vals specified in the maintenance
schedule. Make sure that a new
vapor hose or fuel filler cap is cor-
rectly replaced.

Air cleaner filter

A Genuine Kia air cleaner filter is
recommended when the filter is
replaced.

Spark plugs

Make sure to install new spark plugs
of the correct heat range.

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Maintenance

Cooling system

Check cooling system components,
such as radiator, coolant reservoir,
hoses and connections for leakage
and damage. Replace any damaged
parts.

Coolant

The coolant should be changed at
the intervals specified in the mainte-
nance schedule.

Automatic transaxle fluid

Automatic transaxle fluid should not
be checked under normal usage
conditions.
But in severe conditions, the fluid
should be changed at an authorized
K900 Kia dealer in accordance to the
scheduled maintenance at the begin-
ning of this chapter.

✽

NOTICE

Automatic transaxle fluid color is
basically red.
As the vehicle is driven, the auto-
matic transaxle fluid will begin to
look darker.
This is normal condition and you
should not judge the need to replace
the fluid based upon the changed
color.

Brake hoses and lines

Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and
any leakage. Replace any deteriorat-
ed or damaged parts immediately.

✽

NOTICE

■ NHTSA Safety Corrosion

Alert

NHTSA has warned all vehicle own-
ers of all brands that they must
maintain their vehicles in a manner
which will prevent brake hose and
brake line failures due to corrosion
when such vehicles are exposed to
winter road salt and related chemi-
cals. While serious corrosion condi-
tions typically only manifest them-
selves as safety issues after 7 years of
vehicle use, the corrosion process
starts immediately and thus under-
body cleaning maintenance must
commence from your vehicle's first
exposure to road salts and chemi-
cals.

(Continued)

The use of a non-specified fluid
could result in transmission
malfunction and failure.
Use only specified automatic
transmission fluid. (Refer to
“Recommended lubricants and
capacities” in section 8.)

CAUTION

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(Continued)
NHTSA urges vehicle owners to take
the following steps to prevent corro-
sion:
1.Wash the undercarriage of your

vehicle regularly throughout the
winter and do a thorough washing
in the spring to remove road salt
and other de-icing chemicals.

2.Monitor the brake system for

signs of corrosion by having regu-
lar professional inspections and
watching for signs of problems,
including loss of brake fluid,
unusual leaks and soft or spongy
feel in the brake pedal.

3.Replace the entire brake pipe

assembly if you find severe corro-
sion that causes scaling or flaking
of brake components.

Brake fluid

Check brake fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir. The level should be
between “MIN” and “MAX” marks on
the side of the reservoir. Use only
hydraulic brake fluid conforming to
DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification.

Brake discs, pads, calipers
and rotors

Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and
calipers for fluid leakage.
For more information on checking
the pads or lining wear limit, we rec-
ommend you to refer to the Kia web-
site.
(http://www.kia-hotline.com)

Exhaust pipe and muffler

Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for cracks, dete-
rioration, or damage. Start the
engine and listen carefully for any
exhaust gas leakage. Tighten con-
nections or replace parts as neces-
sary.

Suspension mounting bolts

Check the suspension connections
for looseness or damage. Retighten
to the specified torque.

Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint

With the vehicle stopped and engine
off, check for excessive free-play in
the steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or dam-
age. Check the dust boots and ball
joints for deterioration, cracks, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts.

Drive shafts and boots

Check the drive shafts, boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts and, if necessary, repack the
grease.

Air conditioning refrigerant

Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and dam-
age.

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Maintenance

ENGINE OIL

CHECKING FLUID LEVELS

When checking engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid,
always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug, or
dipstick before checking or draining
any lubricant or fluid. This is espe-
cially important in dusty or sandy
areas and when the vehicle is used
on unpaved roads. Cleaning the plug
and dipstick areas will prevent dirt
and grit from entering the engine and
other mechanisms that could be
damaged.

Checking the engine oil level

1.Be sure the vehicle is on level

ground.

2.Start the engine and allow it to

reach normal operating tempera-
ture.

3.Turn the engine off and wait for a

few minutes (about 5 minutes) for
the oil to return to the oil pan.

4.Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean,

and re-insert it fully.

5.Pull the dipstick out again and

check the level. The level should be
between F and L.

Do not spill engine oil, when adding or
changing engine oil. If you spill engine
oil in the engine room, wipe it off imme-
diately.

Replacement Engine Oil

Do not overfill with engine oil.
Engine damage may result.

CAUTION

Radiator hose

Be very careful not to touch the
radiator hose when checking or
adding the engine oil as it may
be hot enough to burn you.

WARNING

OKH075002N

OKH075085N

■

3.8L

■

5.0L

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If it is near or at L, add enough oil to
bring the level to F. Do not overfill.

Use a funnel to help prevent oil
from being spilled on engine com-
ponents.

Use only the specified engine oil.
(Refer to “Recommended lubricants
and capacities” in section 8.)

Changing the engine oil and
filter

Have engine oil and filter changed by
an authorized K900 Kia dealer
according to the Maintenance
Schedule at the beginning of this sec-
tion.

Engine oil contains chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects
and reproductive harm. Used
engine oil may cause irritation
or cancer of the skin if left in
contact with the skin for pro-
longed periods of time. Always
protect your skin by washing
your hands thoroughly with
soap and warm water as soon
as possible after handling used
oil.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION

65 WARNING

OKH075003N

OKH075086N

■

3.8L

■

5.0L

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ENGINE COOLANT

The high-pressure cooling system
has a reservoir filled with year-round
antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is
filled at the factory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level at least once a year, at
the beginning of the winter season,
and before traveling to a colder cli-
mate.

Checking the coolant level

• Turn the engine off and wait until it

cools down. Use extreme care
when removing the radiator cap.
Wrap a thick towel around it, and
turn it counterclockwise slowly to
the first stop. Step back while the
pressure is released from the cool-
ing system.
When you are sure all the pressure
has been released, press down on
the cap, using a thick towel, and
continue turning counterclockwise
to remove it.

• Even if the engine is not operating,

do not remove the radiator cap or
the drain plug while the engine and
radiator are hot. Hot coolant and
steam may still blow out under
pressure, causing serious injury.

Removing radia-
tor cap

Never attempt to remove the
radiator cap while the engine is
operating or hot. Doing so
might lead to cooling system
and engine damage and could
result in serious personal injury
from escaping hot coolant or
steam.

WARNING

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Check the condition and connections
of all cooling system hoses and
heater hoses. Replace any swollen
or deteriorated hoses.
The coolant level should be filled
between F and L marks on the side
of the coolant reservoir when the
engine is cool.

If the coolant level is low, add enough
distilled (deionized) water. Bring the
level to F, but do not overfill. If fre-
quent additions are required, see an
authorized K900 Kia dealer for a
cooling system inspection.

Cooling fan

Use caution when
working near the
blade of the cooling
fan. The electric
motor (cooling fan) is

controlled by engine coolant
temperature, refrigerant pres-
sure and vehicle speed. it may
sometimes operate even when
the engine is not running. If
your vehicle is equipped with
GDI, the electric motor (cooling
fan) may operate until you dis-
connect the negative battery
cable.

WARNING

OKH075004N

OKH075087N

■

3.8L

■

5.0L

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