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Sep 27, 2024
Why Regular Kia Maintenance Is Key to Your Car's Health and Performance

Your car is a significant investment, and routine maintenance is required to help ensure you continue getting a good return on your investment. Whether you need your car to get you to work reliably to run smoothly on a long weekend getaway, there are several Kia maintenance items you should check off your list regularly. Today, we are looking at the importance of maintenance and how often your Kia dealer should service your car.

Why Regular Kia Maintenance Is Key to Your Car’s Health and Performance

Regular maintenance is an essential part of car ownership because it helps keep your vehicle in top shape. When you ensure the tires are in good condition, you decrease your stopping distance and increase your tires’ grip on the road, making cornering and driving on wet roads safer. When you get routine brake inspections and replace brake fluid when necessary, you also make your car safer to drive. Routine maintenance is also a great investment because it will save you a lot of money in the long run. From tire rotations and brake inspections to fluid changes, including engine oil changes, when you get vital maintenance, you’re extending the useful life of your car’s components. For instance, oil changes keep your motor running strong for longer and transmission fluid changes are key to your transmission’s health and performance.

How Often You Should Visit Your Local Kia Dealer for Preventative Maintenance

Your parents may have told you to get an oil change every 3,000 miles when you got your first car. However, it is no longer necessary to get your oil changed this frequently thanks to incredible advancements in engine oil, powertrain technology, and more. As a general rule, you should get your oil changed annually. A common exception to this rule is that you should get your oil changed every six months if you drive under severe conditions.

What Are Severe Driving Conditions? 

Severe driving conditions are fairly common in Coatesville. Your engine is put under a lot of strain when you idle for long periods when you wait in line to pick your kids up from school. Your engine is also very strained when you drive fewer than five miles in one direction. You also are considered to be driving under severe conditions when you cruise for long periods at speeds not exceeding 50 miles per hour. You made a significant upfront investment when you got your Kia, but you need to invest in preventative maintenance to keep your car running reliably. If it’s been at least a year since your last oil change, contact us today at Kia of Coatesville in Coatesville, PA to schedule a service appointment.