2011 KIA Forte engine

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KIA Forte 2011 1.G Owners Manual Maintenance
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EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS
G050100AHM
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be
changed at the intervals specified in the
maintenance schedule. If the

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KIA Forte 2011 1.G Owners Manual 711
Maintenance
G050800AUN
Air cleaner filter
A Genuine KIA air cleaner filter is recom-
mended when the filter is replaced.
G050900AUN
Spark plugs 
Make sure to install new spark plugs of
the correct

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KIA Forte 2011 1.G Owners Manual Maintenance
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G051800APA
Rear brake drums and linings
(if equipped)
Check the rear brake drums and linings
for scoring, burning, leaking fluid, broken
parts, and excessive wear.
G051900ATD
Brake pa

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KIA Forte 2011 1.G Owners Manual 713
Maintenance
ENGINE OIL
G060100ATD
Checking the engine oil level  
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to reachnormal operating temperature.
3. Turn the engi

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KIA Forte 2011 1.G Owners Manual Maintenance
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ENGINE COOLANT
G060200AHM 
Changing the engine oil and filter
Have engine oil and filter changed by an
authorized KIA dealer according to the
Maintenance Schedule at the beginning
of

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KIA Forte 2011 1.G Owners Manual 715
Maintenance
Check the condition and connections of
all cooling system hoses and heater
hoses. Replace any swollen or deterio-
rated hoses.
The coolant level should be filled
between F (MAX) and L

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KIA Forte 2011 1.G Owners Manual Maintenance
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G070200ATD
Changing the coolant
Have the coolant changed by an author-
ized KIA dealer according to the
Maintenance Schedule at the beginning
of this section.
WARNING - Radiator cap
D

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Maintenance
BRAKE/CLUTCH (IF EQUIPPED) FLUID 
G080100AAM
Checking the brake/clutch* fluid
level  
Check the fluid level in the reservoir peri-
odically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and M