Kia Sephia 1993-1997 Maintenance Plans

This schedule shows key service items and indicative intervals. Actual intervals depend on driving conditions, exact engine specification and manufacturer recommendations. For full details of all operations, sub-tasks and technical specifications, see our technical manuals.
1.6 8V Petrol (B6)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 48,000 km/30 months
  • Renew the timing belt every 96,000 km/60 months
  • Renew the spark plugs every 48,000 km/30 months
  • Check the body for corrosion and damage every 12 months

Service intervals · 1.6 8V Petrol (B6) · Normal conditions

Task Every 12,000 km/7.5 months Every 48,000 km/30 months Every 96,000 km/60 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●
Check for oil leaks ●●●
Check the exhaust system ○○●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ○○●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ○●●
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks ○●●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ○●●
Braking system: renew the brake fluid ●●●
Check the brake pad and lining thickness ○●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ○●●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ○●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ○●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ○●●

Repair guides

Change Car Accessory Belt Kit

Change Car Accessory Belt Kit

Easy 0h30
Change Car Air Filter

Change Car Air Filter

Very easy 0h30
Change Car Battery

Change Car Battery

Very easy 0h30
Change Car Clutch

Change Car Clutch

Technical 3h30
Change Car Front Brake Discs and Pads

Change Car Front Brake Discs and Pads

Easy 1h30
Change Car Front Brake Pads

Change Car Front Brake Pads

Easy 0h45
Change Car Fuel Filter

Change Car Fuel Filter

Easy 0h30
Change Car Handbrake Cable

Change Car Handbrake Cable

Very easy 0h30
Change Car Oil Filter

Change Car Oil Filter

Easy 0h30
Change Car Rear Silencer

Change Car Rear Silencer

Easy 1h30
Change Car Shock Absorbers

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 2h00
Change Car Spark Plugs

Change Car Spark Plugs

Easy 0h30
Change Car Timing Belt Kit

Change Car Timing Belt Kit

Very technical 4h00
Change Car Water Pump

Change Car Water Pump

Easy 3h00
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