check transmission fluid KIA BORREGO 2017 Owners Manual

Maintenance
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.* 5
: Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. An authorized Kia dealer should perform the operation.
* 6
: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
* 7
: Transfer case oil and differential oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
Valve clearance (3.8L)* 5GasolineInspect every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months* 6
Vacuum and crankcase ventilation hosesII
Spark plugsGasolineReplace every 165,000 km (110,000 miles) or 120 months* 6
Automatic
transmission fluidGasolineII
DieselNo service, No check
Driveshaft and bootsIIII
Transfer case oil (4WD) *7II
Front and rear differential oil * 7Inspect every 20,000 km (12,500 miles) and
replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) * 6
Propeller shaftIIII
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM

Maintenance
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Valve clearance
(for gasoline engine)
Inspect for excessive valve noise
and/or engine vibration and adjust if
necessary. We recommend that the
system be serviced by an authorized
Kia dealer. Cooling system
Check the cooling system compo-
nents, such as the radiator, coolant
reservoir, hoses and connections for
leakage and damage. Replace any
damaged parts. Coolant The coolant should be changed at
the intervals specified in the mainte-
nance schedule. Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)
Automatic transaxle fluid should not
be checked under normal usage
conditions.
We recommend that the automatic
transmission fluid changed by an
authorized Kia dealer according to
the maintenance schedule.
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NOTICE
Automatic transaxle fluid color is
basically red.
As the vehicle is driven, the auto-
matic transaxle fluid will begin to
look darker. It is normal condition
and you should not judge the need to
replace the fluid based upon the
changed color.
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and
any leakage. Replace any deteriorat-
ed or damaged parts immediately. Brake fluid (if equipped)
Check the brake fluid level in the
brake fluid reservoir. The level should
be between “MIN” and “MAX” marks
on the side of the reservoir. Use only
hydraulic brake fluid conforming to
DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification.
Parking brake
Inspect the parking brake system
including the parking brake pedal
and cables.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specified fluid could result in transaxle mal-function and failure.
Use only specified automatictransaxle fluid. (Refer to “Recommended lubricants andcapacities” in chapter 9.)