The Kia Sedona is the relative new kid on the block, in a manner of speaker about minivans. Capable of carrying up to eight passengers, it has the ability to do practically everything right. It's the perfect mom or dad's taxi, the family carry-all or the college bound moving van. It can do it all. All it takes is a little care and proper maintenance to supply you with years and miles of reliable service. Kia has done their homework and set out a prescribed list of scheduled services that will go a long way towards keeping your Kia Sedona running like the day it was new. Read on to get the most out of your new Sedona Minivan.
Kia has based all their vehicle maintenance around a 7,500-mile service interval. At the end of each interval, your Mid Rivers Kia service advisor will replace your oil and oil filter with a new, fresh oil fill. The service pros at Mid Rivers suggest the use of a high-quality synthetic motor oil because of its ability to stand up to high heat and humidity. It has a much longer lifespan, and will actually end up saving you money.Kia suggests a 7,500-mile or 12-month interval, whichever occurs first for your Kia Sedona from Mid Rivers Kia. When you bring your Sedona in for all subsequent services, your Mid Rivers Kia service technician will replace the Synthetic Oil and Filter and rotate the tires at the same time. At other times and intervals, your Kia service technicians will replace the coolant, the in-cabin air filter, and the spark plugs. At 30,000 miles, it will be time to change the engine air cleaner, which should last for another 30,000 miles. Â
Eventually, the odometer clicks over 15,000 miles on your Kia Sedona. That means it will once again be time for a synthetic oil and filter change. A tire rotation is next, moving them according to the diagrams pictured in your Mid Rivers Kia Sedona's Owner's manual. There are other more extensive checks to be performed, including the in-cabin air filter replacement, and inspection of the engine air filter. Â
Mid Rivers technicians will also check the a/c coolant as well as perform an integrity check of the braking system, including rotors, pads, hoses and lines. Other inspections involving the exhaust system with catalytic converters, will be performed. Your Mid Rivers service specialist will finally look to make sure there are no outstanding recall notices or service campaigns.
Next up is your 22,500-mile service which is another light-duty service check.
At the 30,000-mile mark, your Mid Rivers Kia Sedona is not even breaking a sweat. After previous exams of the engine air filter, it's now time to actually to replace the element. After that, your Sedona from Mid Rivers Kia will once again be breathing freely. There will, naturally, be another synthetic oil and filter change, along with a very important tire rotation to help achieve a long life from your tires. Â
From there, your Kia mechanic will check the condition of the battery to make sure your Sedona is getting all the electrical current needed to keep your Sedona's systems operating properly. Other components will be examined including the driveshaft and driveshaft boots, the braking system including brake pads, rotors, brake lines and a systems integrity check of the exhaust system. Finally, a Mid Rivers Kia multi-point inspection of your Sedona tops off all the vital fluids, and makes sure there are no open recall notices or service campaigns that need to be addressed.
Your Mid Rivers Kia service mechanics are eager to learn about your driving habits. For instance, please inform them if you spend a lot of time in stop and go traffic, or if you find yourself idling for long periods. Do you head up and down mountainous passes, or along dusty rural routes? Extreme driving conditions cause your oil and filters to wear out at a faster rate than expected. If this is more the rule than the exception, your Kia of Mid Rivers service advisor would recommend coming in for an abbreviated service sooner, rather than later.
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Poor alignment is one of the causes of premature tire wear. In addition to possibly causing steering issues, it may also cause distracted driving by the numerous course corrections that need to be made just to keep you in your own individual lane. An all-wheel-alignment is not only smart, it helps to save you money through affordable service costs. Just remember who you are driving around in your Kia Sedona-that's right, your family members and friends. Remember to ask for a rotation before the alignment so your tires will be placed properly before being aligned again. Your Kia Sedona Owner's Manual and your Mid Rivers Kia service advisor are both purveyors of more information.Driving blind. That's what it looks like when your windshield wipers start to smear from thermal breakdown due to heat exposure. How does this happen? Blame your Mom. That's Mother Nature, by the way, not your real mother. As windshield wipers age outside in the elements, they become hot, softening from heat and humidity, as well as UV rays exposure. If they are not in top shape they begin to cloud up as they operate or they will creak and groan causing the rubber to break down quickly. The Mid Rivers Kia Parts department suggests changing them every six months. Your Mid Rivers Kia parts department has exactly what you need!
It's a fact of life. Tires don't last forever. They are usually good for anywhere from 30,000 to 40,000 miles. But if you don't take care of them, they may be dearly departed a lot sooner than you expect. That's why Mid Rivers Kia carries the proper sized tires for all Kia vehicles. Perform a monthly check for proper inflation and tread condition. While one requires a tire gauge, the other can be done with what's already likely in your pocket. Do the Abe Lincoln Penny Test. The test allows anyone the chance to see their tire status and best of all, it will only cost you a penny! Reach past the pocket lint to retrieve that shiny new penny. Place it head first into the tire tread. If Abe ends up with rubber to his ears, (not in them) you have plenty of tread remaining. On the other hand, if you can see the air above his head, it's time for a change, right away! Check with your Mid Rivers service advisor for more information and tires at competitive prices.
Your Kia Sedona is one of the best there is. That's why you only want a Mid Rivers Kia service mechanic working on it. At Mid Rivers, we are your Kia experts. If you need to find us, just Google "mechanics near me," for hours, directions, contact information and more.
Nobody knows your Kia Sedona the way our experts at Mid Rivers Kia do. Call to arrange an appointment today!