2024 Kia Forte

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Vehicle information

Make: Kia

Model: Forte

Model year: 2024

Class: Passenger vehicle

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Specifications

Fluids & capacities · 2.0L I4

A/C Refrigerant · R-1234yf
Brake Fluid · DOT 3 or DOT 4 (FMVSS 116 DOT 3 / DOT 4)0.8 qt / 0.76 L
Coolant · Kia Long Life Coolant (ethylene glycol-based) (MS-591-08)6.3 qt / 5.96 L
Engine Oil · 5W-20 full synthetic (API SN Plus / ILSAC GF-5)4.4 qt / 4.16 L
Power Steering · none — electric power steering
Automatic Transmission · Kia SP-IV ATF (SP-IV)7.4 qt / 7 L
Washer Fluid · windshield washer fluid3.2 qt / 3.03 L

Source: Open Labor Project · Confirm with your owner's manual

Key torque specs

ABS Module Bolts7 lb-ft / 10 N·m
Brake Line Fittings11 lb-ft / 15 N·m
Caliper Mounting Bolts65 lb-ft / 88 N·m
Wheel Lug Nuts80 lb-ft / 108 N·m
Caliper Bracket Bolts - Front88 lb-ft / 120 N·m
Caliper Slide Pin Bolts26 lb-ft / 35 N·m
Wheel Bearing Hub Bolts81 lb-ft / 110 N·m
AC Line Fittings15 lb-ft / 20 N·m
Compressor Bolts25 lb-ft / 34 N·m
AC Compressor Bolts18 lb-ft / 25 N·m
Expansion Valve7 lb-ft / 10 N·m
Airbag Module Bolts5 lb-ft / 7 N·m

Source: Open Labor Project · Estimated values; verify in the service manual

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Maintenance

Service intervals (normal driving)

Engine oil and filter5,000 mi / 6 mo
Tire rotation7,500 mi / 6 mo
Engine air filter30,000 mi / 36 mo
Cabin air filter15,000 mi / 12 mo
Brake system inspection7,500 mi / 6 mo
Suspension and steering inspection7,500 mi / 6 mo
Drive belts60,000 mi / 72 mo
Spark plugs95,000 mi
Engine coolant100,000 mi / 120 mo
Automatic transmission fluid (IVT)60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi / 24 mo
Fuel filter40,000 mi
Fuel tank air filter30,000 mi / 36 mo
Battery condition7,500 mi / 6 mo

Source: Open Labor Project · Draft schedule; your owner's manual is the final word

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Electrical

Battery

Group 47 Lead Acid · 410 CCA · 45 Ah · 70 min RC

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Repair costs

Estimated labor times

100K Service2.8–4.5 hr
30K Service2–3 hr
60K Service2.8–4.2 hr
90K Service2.8–4.2 hr
ABS Module1.2–2.5 hr
ABS Pump2–3 hr
ABS Tone Ring - Front0.9–1.3 hr
ABS Tone Ring - Rear1.1–1.6 hr
ABS Wheel Speed Sensor - Front0.8–1.2 hr
ABS Wheel Speed Sensor - Rear0.8–1.8 hr
AC Accumulator1.2–2 hr
AC Clutch Coil1.2–1.8 hr
AC Compressor2–3.5 hr
AC Compressor Clutch1.3–1.9 hr
AC Compressor Oil Add0.8–1.3 hr

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Other Kia Forte years

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Sources

Fluids, battery, torque, service intervals and estimated labor times: Open Labor Project. Recalls and complaints: NHTSA. Fuel economy and configurations: FuelEconomy.gov.