Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions - Turbo Models
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Kia Soul. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R: Replace
I: Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace
| MAINTENANCE ITEM | MAINTENANCE OPERATION | MAINTENANCE INTERVALS | DRIVING CONDITION | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil and engine oil filter | Gamma 1.6L MPI | R | Every 3, 750 miles (6, 000km) or 6 months | A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K |
| Air cleaner filter | R | More frequently | C, E | |
| Spark plugs | R | More frequently | A, B, H, I, K | |
| Automatic transaxle fluid | R | Every 60, 000 miles(96, 000 km) | A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J | |
| Dual clutch transmission fluid | R | Every 75, 000 miles(120, 000 km) | C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J | |
| Brake discs and pads, calipers and rotors | I | More frequently | C, D, E, G, H | |
| Parking brake | I | More frequently | C, D, G, H | |
| Steering gear rack, linkage and boots | I | More frequently | C, D, E, F, G | |
| Suspension ball joints and mounting bolts | I | More frequently | C, D, E, F, G | |
| Drive shafts and boots | I | More frequently | C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J | |
| Climate control air filter | R | More frequently | C, E, G | |
Severe Driving Conditions
- Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal temperature or less than 10 miles(16 km) in freezing temperature.
- Extensive low speed driving for long distances.
- Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads.
- Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather.
- Driving in heavy dust condition.
- Driving in heavy traffic area.
- Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads.
- Towing a trailer or using a camper on roof rack.
- Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towing.
- Driving over 106 mph
- Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions