first in 90000 km / 6 years, and then every 2 years
Engine timing belt change interval
every 90000 km / 4 years
expand_moreFuel filter change interval
Vehicles manufactured in and before 10.1998
every 48000 km / 4 years
Vehicles manufactured in and after 11.1998
every 60000 km / 4 years
expand_moreInterior filter change interval
Vehicles manufactured in and before 10.1998
every 24000 km / 2 years
Vehicles manufactured in and after 11.1998
every 30000 km / 2 years
Replace wireless remote control battery
every 12 months
expand_moreSpark plug change interval
Vehicles manufactured in and before 10.1998
every 24000 km / 2 years
Vehicles manufactured in and after 11.1998
every 30000 km / 2 years
expand_moreTransmission oil change interval
Vehicles manufactured in and before 10.1998
every 72000 km / 6 years
Vehicles manufactured in and after 11.1998
every 90000 km / 6 years
To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in Kia Spectra5 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 1998 Kia Spectra5 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.
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 Spectra5 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 1998 Kia Spectra5 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.