2012 Kia Rio Sedan Third generation Service Intervals
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Condition | Value |
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Air filter change interval | every 60000 km / 4 years |
Air filter cleaning interval | every 30000 km / 2 years |
Brake fluid change interval | every 2 years |
Engine coolant change interval | first in 210000 km / 10 years, and then every 30000 km / 2 years |
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA 107 HP | every 30000 km / 1 year |
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.2 Liters G4LA 84 HP | every 15000 km / 1 year |
Gearbox oil testing mode | every 60000 km / 4 years |
Interior filter change interval | every 30000 km / 2 years |
Spark plug change interval | every 60000 km / 4 years |
Valve play test mode | every 90000 km / 6 years |
To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in Kia Rio 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 2012 Kia Rio 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
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Chassis and Body Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Service Intervals
Conquer your fears and never give up!
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 Rio 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 2012 Kia Rio Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.