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| Boilerpipe Text | You must have heard about the myth of the 4,500-kilometer (3,000-mile) oil change interval. Despite today’s remarkable advances in oil chemistry and engine technology, replacing oil every 4,500 kilometers (3,000 miles) is still considered necessary. In fact, most carmakers state in their service manuals the interval should be either 11,000 or 15,000 kilometers (7,500 or 10,000 miles). Then, why is such a myth still deemed applicable? Since customers are unfamiliar with the advances and progress occurring in the automotive industry, they continue to rely on this traditional rule. Instead, by choosing to follow the oil change interval recommended by most manufacturers, not only will you save time and money in maintenance costs, but you will also help protect the environment.
Maintenance under normal usage conditions
-
For gasoline engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)]
Interval
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months
12
24
36
48
60
72
84
96
Items
Mils X 1,000
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Km X 1,000
15
30
45
60
75
90
105
120
Engine oil and engine oil filter
Lambda II 3.3L GDI,Lambda II 3.5L MPI
Except Middle East, Iran, India, Morroco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libia, Egypt, Sudan, Central&South America, Brazil
Replace every 15,000km(10,000 miles)
or 12 months
For Middle east, Iran, India, Morroco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libia, Egypt, Sudan, Central&South America, Brazil
Replace every 10,000km(6,500 miles)
or 12 months
Maintenance under severe usage conditions
-
For gasoline engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)]
Maintenance Item
Maintenance Operation
Maintenance Intervals
Driving Condition
Engine oil and engine oil filter
Lambda II 3.3L GDI, Lambda II 3.5L MPI
Except Middle East, Iran, India, Morroco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libia, Egypt, Sudan, Central&South America, Brazil
R
Replace every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K
For Middle east, Iran, India, Morroco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libia, Egypt, Sudan, Central&South America, Brazil
R
Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K
Severe Driving Conditions
A : Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8km(5 miles) in normal temperature or less than 16km(10 miles) in freezing temperature.
B : Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances.
C : Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads.
D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E : Driving in heavy dust condition.
F : Driving in heavy traffic area.
G : Diving in uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly.
H : Towing a trailer or using a camper on roof rack.
I : Driving for patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing.
J : Driving over 170km/h(106mph).
K : Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions. |
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# How often should I change the oil in a car?
“Have your oil changed every 10,000 miles, 15,000 kilometers, or 12 months, whichever comes first. Such intervals should be reduced by half under severe driving conditions.”
## Proper oil change intervals
You must have heard about the myth of the 4,500-kilometer (3,000-mile) oil change interval. Despite today’s remarkable advances in oil chemistry and engine technology, replacing oil every 4,500 kilometers (3,000 miles) is still considered necessary. In fact, most carmakers state in their service manuals the interval should be either 11,000 or 15,000 kilometers (7,500 or 10,000 miles). Then, why is such a myth still deemed applicable? Since customers are unfamiliar with the advances and progress occurring in the automotive industry, they continue to rely on this traditional rule. Instead, by choosing to follow the oil change interval recommended by most manufacturers, not only will you save time and money in maintenance costs, but you will also help protect the environment.
## Kia’s recommended oil change intervals by country
**Maintenance under normal usage conditions**
\- **For gasoline engine \[Except Europe (Including Russia)\]**
| | | | | | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Interval** | **Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first** | | | | | | | | |
| **Months** | **12** | **24** | **36** | **48** | **60** | **72** | **84** | **96** | |
| **Items** | **Mils X 1,000** | **10** | **20** | **30** | **40** | **50** | **60** | **70** | **80** |
| **Km X 1,000** | **15** | **30** | **45** | **60** | **75** | **90** | **105** | **120** | |
| Engine oil and engine oil filter | Lambda II 3.3L GDI,Lambda II 3.5L MPI | Except Middle East, Iran, India, Morroco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libia, Egypt, Sudan, Central\&South America, Brazil | Replace every 15,000km(10,000 miles) or 12 months | | | | | | |
| For Middle east, Iran, India, Morroco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libia, Egypt, Sudan, Central\&South America, Brazil | Replace every 10,000km(6,500 miles) or 12 months | | | | | | | | |
**Maintenance under severe usage conditions**
\- **For gasoline engine \[Except Europe (Including Russia)\]**
| | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Maintenance Item** | **Maintenance Operation** | **Maintenance Intervals** | **Driving Condition** | | |
| Engine oil and engine oil filter | Lambda II 3.3L GDI, Lambda II 3.5L MPI | Except Middle East, Iran, India, Morroco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libia, Egypt, Sudan, Central\&South America, Brazil | R | Replace every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months | A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K |
| For Middle east, Iran, India, Morroco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libia, Egypt, Sudan, Central\&South America, Brazil | R | Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months | A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K | | |
**Severe Driving Conditions**
A : Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8km(5 miles) in normal temperature or less than 16km(10 miles) in freezing temperature.
B : Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances.
C : Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads.
D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E : Driving in heavy dust condition.
F : Driving in heavy traffic area.
G : Diving in uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly.
H : Towing a trailer or using a camper on roof rack.
I : Driving for patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing.
J : Driving over 170km/h(106mph).
K : Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions.
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You must have heard about the myth of the 4,500-kilometer (3,000-mile) oil change interval. Despite today’s remarkable advances in oil chemistry and engine technology, replacing oil every 4,500 kilometers (3,000 miles) is still considered necessary. In fact, most carmakers state in their service manuals the interval should be either 11,000 or 15,000 kilometers (7,500 or 10,000 miles). Then, why is such a myth still deemed applicable? Since customers are unfamiliar with the advances and progress occurring in the automotive industry, they continue to rely on this traditional rule. Instead, by choosing to follow the oil change interval recommended by most manufacturers, not only will you save time and money in maintenance costs, but you will also help protect the environment.
##
**Maintenance under normal usage conditions** \- **For gasoline engine \[Except Europe (Including Russia)\]** **Interval** **Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first** **Months** **12** **24** **36** **48** **60** **72** **84** **96** **Items** **Mils X 1,000** **10** **20** **30** **40** **50** **60** **70** **80** **Km X 1,000** **15** **30** **45** **60** **75** **90** **105** **120** Engine oil and engine oil filter Lambda II 3.3L GDI,Lambda II 3.5L MPI Except Middle East, Iran, India, Morroco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libia, Egypt, Sudan, Central\&South America, Brazil Replace every 15,000km(10,000 miles) or 12 months For Middle east, Iran, India, Morroco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libia, Egypt, Sudan, Central\&South America, Brazil Replace every 10,000km(6,500 miles) or 12 months **Maintenance under severe usage conditions** \- **For gasoline engine \[Except Europe (Including Russia)\]** **Maintenance Item** **Maintenance Operation** **Maintenance Intervals** **Driving Condition** Engine oil and engine oil filter Lambda II 3.3L GDI, Lambda II 3.5L MPI Except Middle East, Iran, India, Morroco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libia, Egypt, Sudan, Central\&South America, Brazil R Replace every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K For Middle east, Iran, India, Morroco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libia, Egypt, Sudan, Central\&South America, Brazil R Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K **Severe Driving Conditions** A : Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8km(5 miles) in normal temperature or less than 16km(10 miles) in freezing temperature. B : Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances. C : Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads. D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather E : Driving in heavy dust condition. F : Driving in heavy traffic area. G : Diving in uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly. H : Towing a trailer or using a camper on roof rack. I : Driving for patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing. J : Driving over 170km/h(106mph). K : Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions. |
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