1997 Kia Mentor Sedan First generation facelift Service Intervals
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Condition | Value |
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Automatic gearbox oil change interval | every 48000 km / 4 years |
Brake fluid change interval | every 2 years |
Clutch fluid change interval | every 2 years |
Engine coolant change interval | first in 90000 km / 6 years, and then every 2 years |
1.6 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 79 HP engine (1993.9–1997.10) | every 90000 km / 4 years |
Fuel filter change interval | every 48000 km / 4 years |
Replace wireless remote control battery | every 12 months |
Transmission oil change interval | every 72000 km / 6 years |
To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in Kia Mentor Sedan 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 1997 Kia Mentor Sedan 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 Kia warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Clutch Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- 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 Kia Mentor Sedan 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 1997 Kia Mentor Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
1997 Kia Mentor Sedan generations
In 1997 Kia offered 2 generations of the Mentor Sedan. Service intervals may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.