When you bring your Kia in for routine maintenance, you may hear your service advisor mention two different air filters: the cabin air filter and the engine air filter. They sound similar, and both help keep unwanted particles out of important areas of your vehicle. However, they serve completely different purposes. One helps filter the…
Windshield wipers are one of those vehicle components that most drivers don’t think about until they stop working properly. You may go months without paying much attention to them, but the moment you’re driving through a heavy rainstorm or a Nebraska snowstorm, their importance becomes obvious. Your windshield wipers play a critical role in maintaining…
Most drivers become familiar with the normal sounds their vehicles make. You know what your engine sounds like when it starts, how your tires sound on the highway and what to expect when accelerating or braking. That’s why an unfamiliar noise can be so concerning. Maybe you’ve noticed a squealing sound when stopping, a clicking…
Few vehicle problems are more frustrating than getting into your Kia, pressing the start button or turning the key, and discovering that your vehicle won’t start. Unfortunately, a failing battery doesn’t always give you an obvious warning before leaving you stranded. Sometimes the signs are subtle. Your engine may crank a little more slowly, your…
Your Kia’s braking system is one of the most important safety systems in your vehicle. Every time you slow down for traffic, approach an intersection or stop in a parking lot, you’re relying on several components working together properly. Brake pads, rotors, calipers, brake fluid and other components all play a role in helping your…
You’re driving down a relatively straight road, but your car seems to want to wander to the left or right. Maybe you constantly have to make small steering corrections. Maybe the steering wheel doesn’t look centered when the vehicle is traveling straight. Or perhaps the vehicle only seems to pull when you press the brakes….
Oil changes tend to get most of the attention when people think about routine vehicle maintenance. Tire rotations are easier to overlook. But regularly rotating the tires on your Kia can play an important role in tire life, handling and identifying tire problems before they become more serious. Kia’s current owner guidance recommends rotating tires…
Brake pads aren’t something most drivers think about every day, but they’re among the most important wear items on your Kia. Every time you press the brake pedal, your vehicle’s braking system creates friction to slow the vehicle. That friction gradually wears the brake pads. Eventually, the pads become thin enough that they need to…
Reaching 30,000 Miles Is a Good Time to Take a Closer Look at Your Kia Thirty thousand miles is an important point in vehicle ownership. By now, your Kia has likely handled thousands of starts, stops, highway miles, temperature changes and everyday trips. A 30,000-mile service is an opportunity to make sure routine wear hasn’t…
Understanding the Lights on Your Kia Dashboard You’re driving through Lincoln when a symbol suddenly appears on your Kia’s instrument panel. Is it something that needs immediate attention? Is your vehicle simply reminding you that a system is active? Can you keep driving? Dashboard lights can communicate everything from low tire pressure to a potentially…
