How to Keep Your Kia Running Like New: Essential Maintenance Tips

As time passes, parts wear out due to age or damage. In addition, fluids become less efficient, air filters clog, and electrical systems can fail. As your Kia dealer, we can fix these and any other issues quickly and efficiently so you can continue to enjoy your Kia driving experience. We want to tell you about some of the types of Kia maintenance we provide.

Cabin and Engine Filter Replacement

There are two air filters in your Kia. One is positioned behind your glove box and filters the air before it enters the cabin. The other filter is located in a small box located behind the radiator grille and filters the air before it enters your engine. The cabin air filter is designed to trap dust and pollen and prevent it from entering your cabin. These substances can cause allergies and make sitting in the cabin unpleasant.

The engine air filter traps dirt, dust, and other debris, preventing them from entering the engine. These substances can damage sensitive engine components. Replacing the air filters is a quick process and will immediately improve engine efficiency and make the air inside the cabin fresher.

Wheel Alignment

Wheel alignment is the angle of your wheels relative to the surface. If you look at your wheels, they may appear perpendicular to the surface and facing directly forward. Despite their appearance, your wheels could be angled inward or outward from the centerline. The correct wheel alignment for your Kia model is determined during the design phase to provide the best possible traction.

As time passes, your wheel alignment can change as you drive over rough services. If your wheels aren’t correctly aligned, your tires will suffer increased wear and tear and require earlier replacement. We fix an alignment issue by connecting all four wheels to our computerized alignment machine. This machine individually adjusts each wheel to restore them to perfect alignment again.

Starter Repair

The starter’s job is to crank the engine, and this mechanical process starts combustion as air and fuel mix in the intake manifold, are drawn into the cylinders, and then ignited. When you hit the start button, the battery sends an electrical charge to the starter solenoid. This charge powers the solenoid, and the solenoid passes this charge to the starter to begin the cranking process.

If the starter fails, your engine won’t work. A starter can wear out, but it’s more common for the solenoid to fail. Our technicians will examine your starter and either install a new solenoid or replace the starter, and your engine will start again.

Keep your Kia in great condition. Contact our service department today at Hayward Kia in Hayward, CA.

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