Severe Service Maintenance — Non-Turbo Models
The following items must be serviced more frequently on vehicles normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the maintenance intervals in the table below.
R : Replace
I : Inspect and, if necessary, clean, adjust, repair or replace


Severe Driving Conditions
A- Repeated short trips of less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal temperatures or less than 16 km (10 miles) in freezing temperatures
B- Extended idling or low-speed driving for long distances
C- Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravel or salt-covered roads
D- Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E- Driving in severely dusty conditions
F- Driving in heavy traffic areas
G- Repeated driving on hills, downgrades or mountain roads
H- Towing a trailer, using a camper or roof rack
I- Driving as a patrol car, taxi, or other commercial vehicle or towing
J- Driving at speeds over 170 km/h
K- Frequent driving in stop-and-go conditions
Test yourself
A quick Kia Forte BD quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.