2019 Kia Optima maintenance schedule
Every service on the 2019 Optima, with its interval and an estimated cost.
The 2019 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
From the 2019 Kia Optima schedule.
| Service | Every | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 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 does | 7,500 mi / 12 mo≈ 12,000 km / 12 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 does | 7,500 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 6 months.Guide How to Change Your Oil · The engine oil system: what every part does | 6,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 9,500 km / 12 mo | |
| Tire Rotation (1.6L turbo / 2.0L turbo)Guide How to Rotate Your Tires at Home · How to Choose and Use a Torque Wrench | 6,000 mi≈ 9,500 km | |
| Tire Rotation (2.4L)Guide How to Rotate Your Tires at Home · How to Choose and Use a Torque Wrench | 7,500 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 Wrench | 7,500 mi≈ 12,000 km | |
| Engine Air Filter (1.6L turbo / 2.0L turbo)Inspect every 6,000 mi or 12 months; replace every 24,000 mi (40,000 km) or 48 months. Severe usage (rough, dusty or sandy conditions): inspect more frequently.Guide How to Replace Your Air Filter (Engine & Cabin) | 24,000 mi / 48 mo≈ 39,000 km / 48 mo | |
| Engine Air Filter (2.4L)Inspect every 7,500 mi or 12 months; replace every 30,000 mi or 48 months. Severe usage (rough, dusty or sandy conditions): replace more frequently.Guide How to Replace Your Air Filter (Engine & Cabin) | 30,000 mi / 48 mo≈ 48,000 km / 48 mo | |
| Engine Air Filter (2.0L Hybrid / 2.0L Plug-in Hybrid)Inspect every 7,500 mi or 12 months; replace every 30,000 mi or 48 months. Severe usage (rough, dusty or sandy conditions): replace more frequently.Guide How to Replace Your Air Filter (Engine & Cabin) | 30,000 mi / 48 mo≈ 48,000 km / 48 mo | |
| Cabin Air Filter (1.6L turbo / 2.0L turbo)Severe usage (rough, dusty or sandy roads, mountain driving): replace more frequently.Guide How to Replace Your Cabin Air Filter | 6,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 9,500 km / 12 mo | |
| Cabin Air Filter (2.4L)Severe usage (rough, dusty or sandy roads, mountain driving): replace more frequently.Guide How to Replace Your Cabin Air Filter | 7,500 mi / 12 mo≈ 12,000 km / 12 mo | |
| Cabin Air Filter (2.0L Hybrid / 2.0L Plug-in Hybrid)Severe usage (rough, dusty or sandy roads, mountain driving): replace more frequently.Guide How to Replace Your Cabin Air Filter | 7,500 mi / 12 mo≈ 12,000 km / 12 mo | |
| Spark Plugs (1.6L turbo / 2.0L turbo)Severe usage: replace more frequently.Guide How to Change Spark Plugs · How to Choose and Use a Torque Wrench | 42,000 mi≈ 68,000 km | |
| Spark Plugs (2.4L)Severe usage: replace more frequently.Guide How to Change Spark Plugs · How to Choose and Use a Torque Wrench | 97,500 mi≈ 157,000 km | |
| Spark Plugs (2.0L Hybrid / 2.0L Plug-in Hybrid)Severe usage: replace more frequently.Guide How to Change Spark Plugs · How to Choose and Use a Torque Wrench | 97,500 mi≈ 157,000 km | |
| Brake Fluid (inspect) (1.6L turbo / 2.0L turbo)Safety itemInspect only.Guide How to Bleed Brakes (and Change Brake Fluid) | 12,000 mi / 24 mo≈ 19,500 km / 24 mo | |
| Brake Fluid (inspect) (2.4L)Safety itemInspect only.Guide How to Bleed Brakes (and Change Brake Fluid) | 15,000 mi / 24 mo≈ 24,000 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) | 15,000 mi / 24 mo≈ 24,000 km / 24 mo | |
| Engine Coolant (2.4L / 1.6L turbo / 2.0L turbo)First replacement at 120,000 mi or 10 years; after that every 30,000 mi or 24 months.Guide How to Flush Your Coolant System | 120,000 mi / 120 mo≈ 193,000 km / 120 mo | |
| Engine Coolant (2.0L Hybrid / 2.0L Plug-in Hybrid)First replacement at 120,000 mi or 10 years; after that every 30,000 mi or 24 months.Guide How to Flush Your Coolant System | 120,000 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 Fluid | As 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 Fluid | As needed | |
| Dual-Clutch Transmission Fluid (inspect)Inspection only. Severe usage: replace every 75,000 mi (120,000 km).Guide How to Change Transmission Fluid | 24,000 mi / 48 mo≈ 39,000 km / 48 mo | |
| Drive Belt Inspection (1.6L turbo / 2.0L turbo)First inspection at 60,000 mi (100,000 km) or 72 months; after that every 12,000 mi (20,000 km) or 24 months. Replace the belt when cracks occur or tension is reduced.Guide How to Replace a Serpentine Belt | 60,000 mi / 72 mo≈ 97,000 km / 72 mo | |
| Drive Belt Inspection (2.4L)First inspection at 60,000 mi (96,000 km) or 72 months; after that every 15,000 mi (24,000 km) or 24 months. Replace the belt when cracks occur or tension is reduced.Guide How to Replace a Serpentine Belt | 60,000 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 Belt | 7,500 mi / 12 mo≈ 12,000 km / 12 mo | |
| Drive Belt Replacement (HSG belt)Severe usage: replace every 30,000 mi (48,000 km) or 24 months.Guide How to Replace a Serpentine Belt | 30,000 mi / 48 mo≈ 48,000 km / 48 mo | |
| Brake Inspection (1.6L turbo / 2.0L turbo)Brake discs and pads. Severe usage: inspect more frequently.Guide How to Change Brake Pads: Step-by-Step Guide | 6,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 9,500 km / 12 mo | |
| Brake Inspection (2.4L)Brake discs and pads. Severe usage: inspect more frequently.Guide How to Change Brake Pads: Step-by-Step Guide | 7,500 mi / 12 mo≈ 12,000 km / 12 mo | |
| Brake Inspection (2.0L Hybrid / 2.0L Plug-in Hybrid)Brake discs and pads. Severe usage: inspect more frequently.Guide How to Change Brake Pads: Step-by-Step Guide | 7,500 mi / 12 mo≈ 12,000 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 | |
| Battery Inspection (1.6L turbo / 2.0L turbo)Guide How to Replace a Car Battery (on a Modern Car) · The car battery and charging system: what every part does | 6,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 9,500 km / 12 mo | |
| Battery Inspection (2.4L)Guide How to Replace a Car Battery (on a Modern Car) · The car battery and charging system: what every part does | 7,500 mi / 12 mo≈ 12,000 km / 12 mo |
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Common questions about the 2019 Kia Optima
How often does a 2019 Kia Optima need an oil change?
The 2019 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 2019 Kia Optima need?
The services not to skip on a 2019 Kia Optima: engine oil & filter (2.4l) every 7,500 mi / 12 mo; engine oil & filter (2.0l hybrid / 2.0l plug-in hybrid) every 7,500 mi / 12 mo; engine oil & filter (1.6l turbo / 2.0l turbo) every 6,000 mi / 12 mo; brake fluid (inspect) (1.6l turbo / 2.0l turbo) every 12,000 mi / 24 mo; brake fluid (inspect) (2.4l) every 15,000 mi / 24 mo. The table above lists every service with its interval and an estimated cost.