2018 KIA STONIC fuel

NO.ITEMREMARK
*7 Fuel additives (Gasoline) Kia recommends that you use unleaded gasoline which has an octane rating
of RON (Research Octane Number) 95 / AKI (Anti Knock Index) 91 or higher
(for Europe) or Octane Rating of RON (Research Octane Number) 91 / AKI(Anti-Knock Index) 87 or higher (except Europe).
For customers who do not use good quality gasolines including fuel additives
regularly, and have problems starting or the engine does not run smoothly,
one bottle of additives added to the fuel tank at every 15,000 km (for Eu‐rope, Australia and New Zealand)/10,000 km (except Europe, Australia and
New Zealand, China) / 5,000 km (for China). Additives are available from a
professional workshop along with information on how to use them. Kia rec‐
ommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner. Do not mix other
additives.

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MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)]
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
MAINTENANCE ITEM
Spark plugs *5 Kappa 1.0L T-GDI (Unleaded)
Replace every 75,000 km (50,000 miles)
Kappa 1.2L MPI (Un‐leaded) Replace every 150,000 km (100,000 miles)
Kappa 1.4L MPI (Un‐leaded) Replace every 150,000 km (100,000 miles)
Kappa 1.2L MPI (Lea‐ded) Replace every 30,000 km (20,000 miles)
Kappa 1.4L MPI (Lea‐ded) Replace every 30,000 km (20,000 miles)
Automatic transaxle fluid - - - I - - - I
Manual transaxle fluid *6
- - - I - - - I
Drive shaft and boots - I - I - I - I
Fuel additives (Gasoline) *7 Add every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 6months
(For Australia and New Zealand :
Add every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12months,
For China : Add every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6months)
Fuel filter (Gasoline) For China, Brazil - I - R - I - R
Maintenance
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MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)]
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
MAINTENANCE ITEM
Fuel lines, hoses and connections - - - I - - - I Fuel tank air filter For China I I R I I R I I
Except China - I - R - I - R
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap - - - I - - - I Air cleaner filter Except China, India, Middle East
I I R I I R I I
For China, India, Mid‐dle East R R R R R R R R
Intercooler, in/out hose, air intakehose Kappa 1.0L T-GDI I I I I I I I I
Exhaust system I I I I I I I I
Cooling system At first, Inspect 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48 months
after that, Inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
Air conditioner compressor/refrigerant I I I I I I I I
Climate control air filter Except Australia and New Zealand
R R R R R R R R
For Australia and NewZealand I R I R I R I R


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Maintenance

Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Diesel Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)]
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep receipts for
all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the frequency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.
NO.ITEMREMARK
*1 Engine oil and engine oil filter Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before start‐ ing a long trip.
*2 Engine oil and engine oil filter (For
Diesel Engine) • If the recommended oil is not available, replace engine oil and engine oil fil‐
ter every 20,000 km or 12 months.
• The engine oil level should be checked regularly and maintained properly. Operating with an insufficient amount oil can damage the engine, and such
damage is not covered by warranty.
• This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is applicable only when using a qualified fuel <"EN590 or equivalent">. If the diesel fuel speci‐
fications don't meet the EN590, it must be replaced according to the severe maintenance schedule.
*3 Coolant (Engine) When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle
and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory. An improper
coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.
*4 Drive belts (Engine) • Adjust alternator, water pump and air conditioner (if equipped) drive belt.
Inspect and if necessary repair or replace.
• Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary cor‐ rect or replace.
*5 Manual transaxle fluid Manual transaxle fluid should be changed anytime it has been submerged in
water.
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NO.ITEMREMARK
*6 Fuel filter cartridge (Diesel) This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is applicable only when using a qualified fuel <"EN590 or equivalent">. If the diesel fuel specifications
don't meet the EN590, it must be replaced more frequently. If there are
some important safety matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of
power, hard starting problem etc., replace the fuel filter immediately regard‐
less of maintenance schedule and consult a professional workshop for more
details. Kia recommends to consult an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.



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Maintenance

Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Diesel Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)] (continued)
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Diesel Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)]
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months24487296120144168192
Miles×1,00020406080100120140160
Km×1,000306090120150180210240
MAINTENANCE ITEM
Engine oil and engine oil filter *1 ,*2 U-II 1.4L, U-II
1.6L R R R R R R R R
Coolant (Engine) *3
At first, Replace 210,000 km (140,000 miles) or 120 months
after that, Replace every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
Drive belts (Engine) *4
At first, Inspect 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months
after that, Inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24months
Automatic transaxle fluid - I - I - I - I Manual transaxle fluid *5
- I - I - I - I
Drive shaft and boots I I I I I I I IFuel filter cartridge (Diesel) *6
I R I R I R I R
Fuel lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I I I
Air cleaner filter I R I R I R I R
Exhaust system I I I I I I I I
Cooling system At first, Inspect 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48 months
after that, Inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
Air conditioner compressor/refrigerant I I I I I I I I
Maintenance
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Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Diesel Engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)]
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep receipts for
all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the frequency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.
NO.ITEMREMARK
*1 Engine oil and engine oil filter Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before start‐ ing a long trip.
*2 Engine oil and engine oil filter (For
Diesel Engine) • The engine oil level should be checked regularly and maintained properly.
Operating with an insufficient amount oil can damage the engine, and suchdamage is not covered by warranty.
• This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is applicable only when using a qualified fuel <"EN590 or equivalent">. If the diesel fuel speci‐fications don't meet the EN590, it must be replaced according to the severe
maintenance schedule.
*3 Coolant (Engine) When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle
and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory. An improper
coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.
*4 Drive belts (Engine) • Adjust alternator, water pump and air conditioner (if equipped) drive belt.
Inspect and if necessary repair or replace.
• Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary cor‐ rect or replace.
*5 Manual transaxle fluid Manual transaxle fluid should be changed anytime it has been submerged in
water.
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NO.ITEMREMARK
*6 Fuel filter cartridge (Diesel) This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is applicable only when using a qualified fuel <"EN590 or equivalent">. If the diesel fuel specifications
don't meet the EN590, it must be replaced more frequently. If there are
some important safety matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of
power, hard starting problem etc., replace the fuel filter immediately regard‐
less of maintenance schedule and consult a professional workshop for more
details. Kia recommends to consult an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.



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Maintenance