Maintenance schedule

2017 Kia Optima maintenance schedule

Every service on the 2017 Optima, with its interval and an estimated cost.

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Short answer

The 2017 Kia Optima oil change interval is every 7,500 mi or 12 months, whichever comes first. Severe usage: every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 6 months.

Service intervals

Engine

From the 2017 Kia Optima schedule.

From the 2017 Kia Optima schedule.
ServiceEveryStatus
Engine Oil & Filter (2.4L)Safety itemSevere usage: every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 6 months.Guide How to Change Your Oil · The engine oil system: what every part does7,500 mi / 12 mo≈ 12,000 km / 12 mo
Engine Oil & Filter (1.6L turbo / 2.0L turbo)Safety itemSevere usage: every 3,000 mi (5,000 km) or 3 months.Guide How to Change Your Oil · The engine oil system: what every part does6,500 mi / 6 mo≈ 10,500 km / 6 mo
Engine Oil & Filter (2.0L Hybrid / 2.0L Plug-in Hybrid)Safety itemSevere usage: every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 6 months.Guide How to Change Your Oil · The engine oil system: what every part does7,500 mi / 12 mo≈ 12,000 km / 12 mo
Tire Rotation (2.4L / 1.6L turbo / 2.0L turbo)Guide How to Rotate Your Tires at Home · How to Choose and Use a Torque Wrench7,500 mi≈ 12,000 km
Tire Rotation (2.0L Hybrid / 2.0L Plug-in Hybrid)Guide How to Rotate Your Tires at Home · How to Choose and Use a Torque Wrench7,500 mi≈ 12,000 km
Engine Air Filter (2.4L / 1.6L turbo / 2.0L turbo)Inspect every 7,500 mi or 6 months; replace every 30,000 mi or 24 months. Severe usage (rough, dusty or sandy conditions): replace more frequently.Guide How to Replace Your Air Filter (Engine & Cabin)30,000 mi / 24 mo≈ 48,000 km / 24 mo
Engine Air Filter (2.0L Hybrid / 2.0L Plug-in Hybrid)Inspect every 7,500 mi or 6 months; replace every 30,000 mi or 24 months. Severe usage (rough, dusty or sandy conditions): replace more frequently.Guide How to Replace Your Air Filter (Engine & Cabin)30,000 mi / 24 mo≈ 48,000 km / 24 mo
Cabin Air Filter (2.4L / 1.6L turbo / 2.0L turbo)Severe usage (rough, dusty or sandy roads): replace more frequently.Guide How to Replace Your Cabin Air Filter15,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 24,000 km / 12 mo
Cabin Air Filter (2.0L Hybrid / 2.0L Plug-in Hybrid)Severe usage (rough, dusty or sandy roads): replace more frequently.Guide How to Replace Your Cabin Air Filter15,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 24,000 km / 12 mo
Spark Plugs (1.6L turbo / 2.0L turbo)Iridium coated plugs. Severe usage: replace more frequently.Guide How to Change Spark Plugs · How to Choose and Use a Torque Wrench45,000 mi / 36 mo≈ 72,000 km / 36 mo
Spark Plugs (2.4L)Iridium coated plugs. Severe usage: replace more frequently.Guide How to Change Spark Plugs · How to Choose and Use a Torque Wrench105,000 mi / 84 mo≈ 169,000 km / 84 mo
Spark Plugs (2.0L Hybrid / 2.0L Plug-in Hybrid)Iridium coated plugs. Severe usage: replace more frequently.Guide How to Change Spark Plugs · How to Choose and Use a Torque Wrench105,000 mi / 84 mo≈ 169,000 km / 84 mo
Brake Fluid (inspect) (2.4L / 1.6L turbo / 2.0L turbo)Safety itemInspect only.Guide How to Bleed Brakes (and Change Brake Fluid)30,000 mi / 24 mo≈ 48,000 km / 24 mo
Brake Fluid (inspect) (2.0L Hybrid / 2.0L Plug-in Hybrid)Safety itemInspect only.Guide How to Bleed Brakes (and Change Brake Fluid)30,000 mi / 24 mo≈ 48,000 km / 24 mo
Engine Coolant (2.0L Hybrid / 2.0L Plug-in Hybrid)First replacement at 120,000 mi (192,000 km) or 120 months; after that every 30,000 mi (48,000 km) or 24 months.Guide How to Flush Your Coolant System120,000 mi / 120 mo≈ 193,000 km / 120 mo
Engine Coolant (2.4L / 1.6L turbo / 2.0L turbo)First replacement at 120,000 mi (192,000 km) or 120 months; after that every 30,000 mi (48,000 km) or 24 months.Guide How to Flush Your Coolant System120,000 mi / 120 mo≈ 193,000 km / 120 mo
Inverter Coolant (Hybrid)First replacement at 120,000 mi or 120 months; after that every 30,000 mi or 24 months.120,000 mi / 120 mo≈ 193,000 km / 120 mo
Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.4L / 2.0L turbo)Normal use: no service required. Severe usage: replace every 60,000 mi.Guide How to Change Transmission FluidAs needed
Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.0L Hybrid / 2.0L Plug-in Hybrid)Normal use: no service required. Severe usage: replace every 60,000 mi.Guide How to Change Transmission FluidAs needed
Dual-Clutch Transmission Fluid (inspect)Inspection only. Severe usage: replace every 75,000 mi (120,000 km).Guide How to Change Transmission Fluid37,500 mi / 30 mo≈ 60,000 km / 30 mo
Drive Belt InspectionFirst inspection at 60,000 mi (96,000 km) or 72 months; after that every 15,000 mi (24,000 km) or 24 months.Guide How to Replace a Serpentine Belt60,000 mi / 72 mo≈ 97,000 km / 72 mo
Drive Belt Inspection (HSG belt)Severe usage: inspect every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 6 months.Guide How to Replace a Serpentine Belt7,500 mi / 12 mo≈ 12,000 km / 12 mo
Drive Belt Replacement (HSG belt)Replace at 60,000 mi or 48 months and again at 120,000 mi or 96 months. Severe usage: replace every 30,000 mi (48,000 km) or 24 months.Guide How to Replace a Serpentine Belt60,000 mi / 48 mo≈ 97,000 km / 48 mo
Brake Inspection (2.4L / 1.6L turbo / 2.0L turbo)Front and rear brake discs/pads and calipers. Severe usage: inspect more frequently.Guide How to Change Brake Pads: Step-by-Step Guide15,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 24,000 km / 12 mo
Brake Inspection (2.0L Hybrid / 2.0L Plug-in Hybrid)Front and rear brake discs/pads and calipers. Severe usage: inspect more frequently.Guide How to Change Brake Pads: Step-by-Step Guide15,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 24,000 km / 12 mo
Valve Clearance Inspection (2.4L / 1.6L turbo / 2.0L turbo)Inspect for excessive valve (tappet) noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary.60,000 mi / 72 mo≈ 97,000 km / 72 mo

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Common questions about the 2017 Kia Optima

How often does a 2017 Kia Optima need an oil change?

The 2017 Kia Optima oil change interval is every 7,500 mi or 12 months, whichever comes first. Severe usage: every 3,750 mi (6,000 km) or 6 months.

What maintenance does a 2017 Kia Optima need?

The services not to skip on a 2017 Kia Optima: engine oil & filter (2.4l) every 7,500 mi / 12 mo; engine oil & filter (1.6l turbo / 2.0l turbo) every 6,500 mi / 6 mo; engine oil & filter (2.0l hybrid / 2.0l plug-in hybrid) every 7,500 mi / 12 mo; brake fluid (inspect) (2.4l / 1.6l turbo / 2.0l turbo) every 30,000 mi / 24 mo; brake fluid (inspect) (2.0l hybrid / 2.0l plug-in hybrid) every 30,000 mi / 24 mo. The table above lists every service with its interval and an estimated cost.