Kia Carnival Manual page 699

Maintenance
Normal maintenance schedule
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. ITEM
Engine oil and engine oil
* 1
filter
Engine oil and engine oil
* 2
filter (Diesel)
* 3 Coolant (Engine)
* 4 Drive belts (Engine)
* 5 Spark plug
* 6 Fuel additives (Petrol)
As it is normal for engine oil to be consumed during driving, the
engine oil level should be checked on regular basis.
The engine oil change interval for normal operating conditions is
based on the use of the recommended engine specification. If the
recommended engine oil specification is not used, then replace the
engine oil according to the maintenance schedule under severe
operating conditions.
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 die -
sel fuel specifications don't meet the EN590, it must be replaced
according to the severe maintenance schedule.
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.
Adjust alternator, water pump and air conditioner drive belt.
Inspect and if necessary repair or replace.
Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if nec -
essary correct or replace.
For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you
do maintenance of other items.
Kia recommends that you use unleaded petrol 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 petrol including fuel addi -
tives regularly, and have problems starting or the engine does not run
smoothly, one bottle of additives should be added to the fuel tank
when the engine oil is replaced. Additives are available from a profes -
sional workshop along with information on how to use them. Kia rec -
ommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner. Do not mix
other additives.
Scheduled maintenance service
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