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


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 engine idling or low-speed driving over long distances
C- Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravel, or salt-covered roads
D- Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used, 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 using a roof rack
I- Driving as a police car, taxi, other commercial use, or towing vehicles
J- Driving at speeds over 170 km/h
K- Frequent driving in stop-and-go conditions
Test yourself
A quick Kia Rio YB quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.