Kia Forte: Severe driving conditions - Maintenance service - Maintenance - Kia Forte TD 2014-2018 Owners ManualKia Forte: Severe driving conditions

Second generation YD (2014-2018) / Kia Forte TD 2014-2018 Owners Manual / Maintenance / Maintenance service / 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 materials or in very cold weather

E-Driving in sandy areas

F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 90°F (32°C)

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 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 : Ins ...

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 filt ...

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Fluid Service Adjustment Procedure
Oil level Check    A check of Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) level is not normally required during scheduled ...

Drive plate Removal and Installation
1. Remove the automatic transaxle. (Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "Automatic Transaxle") 2. Remove the drive plate (A ...

Fuel Filler Cap Description
A ratchet tightening device on the threaded fuel filler cap reduces the chances of incorrect installation, which seals the fuel filler. After the gasket on the fuel filler cap and the filler ...

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