Cars are very resilient, but their parts can break down over time, and they require maintenance to stay in great shape. By getting all the right Kia service for your vehicle, you’re ensuring you get the most value possible out of your car by helping it last for many years. You can get all the necessary types of service you need from your Kia dealer.
1. Full Kia Service
You need a full service every twelve months. A full service consists of numerous inspections and replacements for your vehicle. Parts such as the cooling system, throttle, parking brake, and engine are checked. Dozens of other components are also fully inspected.
You also need a major service, too. This is performed every other year and is more comprehensive than full service. The technicians do everything they do during a full service, but they also examine more parts of your car and replace worn-down components such as the pedals, spark plugs, and brake pads.
2. Engine Diagnostic
An engine diagnostic is typically performed when your vehicle’s check engine light comes on. You can also ask the dealer to perform a diagnostic when you stop by for full service or other types of service throughout the year. During an engine diagnostic, the technicians use specialist equipment to scan your vehicle. If the check engine light is on, then the equipment will specifically scan the check engine light code to determine why this light has been activated.
The test helps the technicians narrow down what kind of issues your car is having. For example, specific error codes that come up during the diagnostic may let the technicians know which system in your car is faulty. The technicians then manually investigate to figure out the exact issues your car has.
3. Tune-Up
Getting regular tune-ups helps your car last longer and perform at its best. During a tune-up, the technicians typically check on all the wear-and-tear parts of your vehicle such as the belts and hoses. They also change fluids and filters that need to be changed. Any parts that have worn out, such as your spark plugs, wires, or ignition coils, are replaced.
4. Oil Change and Oil Filter Replacement
Your vehicle’s motor oil and oil filter need to be replaced at regular intervals. Most vehicles need an oil change after driving 5,000 to 7,500 miles, but this can vary, so check your owner’s manual to see the recommendation for your Kia model. You’ll typically need to stop by the dealer for an oil change twice a year. It’s wise to get other forms of interim service, such as a tire rotation and battery check, at the same time as your oil change.
Having issues with your car? Visit Bergstrom Kia of Oshkosh in Oshkosh, WI for service today.
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Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for warranty details.