What kind of oil does a 2010 Kia Forte EX take?
SAE 5W-20
Engine Oil SAE 5W-20 is preferred. Capacity: 4.1 quarts. . . (with filter)After refill check oil level.
What kind of coolant does a 2010 Kia Forte use?
Prestone 50/50 Coolant/Antifreeze.
How do you reset the oil light on a 2010 Kia Forte?
Insert key into ignition without starting the engine. Use the menu button located on the right side of the steering wheel to scroll down to RESET, Press OK. You will see “Reset to factory default”. Press YES then OK.
How often should you change your oil on a Kia Forte?
between every 7,500 and 10,000 miles
Oil Change Schedule for Kia Vehicles In general, you should be changing the oil in your Kia between every 7,500 and 10,000 miles. This mileage restriction works out, for most drivers, to be every 6 months. You may recall the old adage was to change the oil in your vehicle every 3 months or 3,000 miles.
How do you check the coolant in a Kia Forte?
Remove your radiator cap and check for exterior markings on the side of its reservoir. There should be a line that reads “FULL” that indicates the proper level of coolant. Check your coolant to see if it needs to be diluted or if it’s pre-mixed.
What kind of coolant does a 2012 Kia Forte take?
How often do you change the oil in a Kia Forte?
Replace engine oil and filter MPI/GDI Engine : Every 7,500 miles or 12 months Turbo GDI Engine : At first, replace at 3,000 miles or 6 months, after that, every 5,000 miles or 6 months Add fuel additive *2 (Every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
What kind of detergent should I use on my Kia Forte?
*2 : If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
What kind of engine does Kia Forte have?
Buyers looking for more power can step up to the SX trim, which has a 173-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. The four-speed automatic’s gated gear selector includes a clutchless-manual mode, which gives you the option of controlling gear changes yourself.
How often should I inspect my Kia Forte?
Inspect drive belt *3 (First, 60,000 miles or 72 months after every 15,000 miles or 24 months) Inspect front disc brake/pads, calipers and rotors