Grand Kia - Recommended service and maintenance schedule for Kia Carnival MPV
Keeping your Kia® Carnival MPV confident, quiet, and comfortable starts with a practical plan you can follow year round. At Grand Kia, our factory-trained technicians use Kia Genuine Parts and advanced diagnostic tools to help you stay on schedule, from everyday oil changes to time-based services that protect long-term reliability and warranty coverage. We build maintenance around how you actually drive, whether that’s short school runs, high-mileage road trips, or towing, and we document every visit with clear recommendations so you always know what’s next. The quick-reference schedule below reflects common intervals across recent model years and typical conditions, including care that supports advanced systems like Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, and the Blind-Spot View Monitor. For specifics, always consult your Owner’s Manual and contact Kia or our team for model-year details and any updates. If you’re in Thornton, CO, we make it easy to plan ahead with online scheduling, text updates, and service walk-ins. Prefer set-it-and-forget-it? We can pre-schedule your visits, align them with your mileage, and send reminders so nothing gets overlooked—tires stay even, fluids remain fresh, and your Carnival MPV continues to feel the way it should on every drive.
- Every 7,500 miles or 12 months: Engine oil and filter, tire rotation, brake inspection, multi-point inspection, fluid top-offs, check exterior lights and wipers.
- Every 15,000 miles: Cabin air filter, battery health test and terminal cleaning, inspect suspension and steering, inspect brake hoses and parking brake function.
- Every 22,500 miles: Wheel balance and alignment check if pulling or uneven wear, inspect exhaust and underbody shields, inspect drive axles and boots.
- Every 30,000 miles: Engine air filter replacement, throttle body and induction inspection, HVAC performance check, cooling system hoses and clamps inspection.
- Every 45,000 miles: Reinspect brakes in depth, clean and lube slide pins as needed, rotate tires, inspect fuel system and EVAP lines.
- Every 60,000 miles: Inspect accessory drive belt, evaluate transmission fluid condition and service if severe use, replace brake fluid if due by time.
- Every 90,000 miles: Comprehensive suspension and steering inspection, replace engine air filter again, evaluate spark plug wear and carbon buildup.
- Every 105,000 miles: Replace spark plugs, inspect ignition coils, road-test for drivability and idle quality, scan for stored diagnostic codes.
- Every 120,000 miles or 10 years: Replace engine coolant, inspect radiator and water pump for seepage, verify heater performance and cooling fan operation.
- Seasonal and as needed: ADAS camera and radar calibration after windshield, bumper, or alignment work; battery test annually; replace wiper blades and key fob battery.
- Next step: Request more information and a personalized plan—our advisors will tailor intervals to your driving and outline transparent, no-surprise visits.