2012 Ford Ka Hatchback Second generation (MK2) Service Intervals
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| Under heavy service conditions | every 100000 km / 4 years |
| Otherwise | every 100000 km / 5 years |
| 1.2 with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 68 HP engine (2008.10–) | first time at 60000 km, then every 120000 km |
| All Ford diesel straight-4 1.2 L FD4 engines | every 40000 km / 2 years |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.2 L FP4 engines | every 60000 km / 3 years |
| Brake fluid change interval | every 2 years |
| Under heavy service conditions | every 100000 km / 4 years |
| Otherwise | every 100000 km / 5 years |
| 1.2 with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 68 HP engine (2008.10–) | first time at 60000 km, then every 100000 km |
| Engine coolant change interval | every 10 years |
| With particle filter | according to service display |
| Without particle filter | every 20000 km / once a year |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.2 L FP4 engines | every 20000 km / once a year |
| 1.3 TDCi with diesel straight-4 1.2 L 74 HP engine (2008.10–) | every 60000 km / 3 years |
| Gearbox oil testing mode | every 80000 km / 4 years |
| Interior filter change interval | every 20000 km / once a year |
| 1.2 with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 68 HP engine (2008.10–) | every 60000 km / 3 years |
| 1.2 with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 68 HP engine (2008.10–) | every 40000 km / 2 years |
| 1.2 with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 68 HP engine (2008.10–) | every 60000 km / 3 years |
To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in Ford Ka Hatchback service schedule. Regular service will extend your car live and will save you money in long term.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 Ford Ka Hatchback user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Ford warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Service Intervals
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DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Ford Ka Hatchback service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2012 Ford Ka Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.