7500 MI or 12000 KM

2010 Kia Forte L4-2.4LSECTION 7500 MI or 12000 KM
Lubricate
    Doors, Hood and Trunk
      Lubricate all locks and hinges initially at 7,500 miles or 6 months, thereafter inspect at 15,000 miles and every 15,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first.
Inspect
    Suspension
      Inspect suspension mounting bolts at 7,500 miles or 6 months, thereafter inspect at 15,000 miles and every 15,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first.
    Steering
      Inspect steering operation and linkage, power steering pump, belt and hoses at 7,500 miles or 6 months, thereafter inspect at 15,000 miles and every 15,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first.
    Refrigerant
      Inspect air conditioning compressor, refrigerant and performance at 7,500 miles or 6 months then, every 15,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first.
    Parking Brake System
      Inspect parking brakes initally at 7,500 miles or 6 months, thereafter inspect at 15,000 miles and every 15,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first.
    Exhaust System
      Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler initially at 7,500 miles or 6 months thereafter inspect at 15,000 miles and every 15,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first.
    Evaporative Emissions Hose
      Inspect all vaccuum hoses at 7,500 miles or 6 months then, every 15,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first.
    Drum Brake System
      Inspect drum brakes and linings at 7,500 miles or 6 months then, every 15,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first.
    Disc Brake System
      Inspect disc brakes and pads initially at 7,500 miles or 6 months thereafter inspect at 15,000 miles and every 15,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first.
    Cooling System
      Inspect cooling system at 7,500 miles or 6 months then, inspect every 15,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first. Inspect water pump when replacing the drive belt.
    Clutch Fluid
      Inspect clutch fluid condition (if equipped) initially, at 7,500 miles or 6 months, thereafter inspect at 15,000 miles and every 15,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first.
    Brake Pedal Assy
      Inspect brake pedal and operation initially, at 7,500 miles or 6 months, thereafter inspect at 15,000 miles and every 15,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first.
    Brake Hose/Line
      Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections initially at 7,500 miles or 6 months, thereafter inspect at 15,000 miles and every 15,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first.
    Brake Fluid
      Inspect brake fluid condition initially at 7,500 miles or 6 months, thereafter inspect at 15,000 miles and every 15,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first.
    Body and Frame
      Inspect chassis/body nuts and bolts initially, at 7,500 miles or 6 months, thereafter inspect at 15,000 miles and every 15,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first.
    Battery
      Inspect battery condition at 7,500 miles or 6 months then, every 15,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first.
    Ball Joint
      Inspect front suspension ball joints initially at 7,500 miles or 6 months, thereafter inspect at 15,000 miles and every 15,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first.
    Air Filter Element
      Inspect engine air cleaner element at 7,500 miles or 6 months then, every 15,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first.
Replace
    Oil Filter, Engine
      Replace engine oil filter at mileage interval or every 6 months, whichever comes first.
    Engine Oil
      Replace engine oil at mileage interval or every 6 months, whichever comes first.
Rotate
    Tires
      Rotate tires, check pressure and tread wear at mileage interval or every 6 months, whichever comes first.
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