Target Audience:
        
        
            DIY mechanics, professional technicians, Kia Avella owners
        
     
    
    
        
            Advantage:
        
        
            Comprehensive coverage for a wide range of model years, direct factory information access
        
     
    
    
        
            Value Proposition:
        
        
            Cost savings on repairs, empowerment for owners to maintain their vehicles
        
     
    
        
            Format Benefit:
        
        
            Digital format allows for easy printing of specific sections, avoiding damage to the original manual
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Years Covered:
        
        
            1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
        
     
    
        
            Models Covered:
        
        
            All Models
        
     
    
        
            Engine Variants Covered:
        
        
            All Engine Types
        
     
    
        
            Trim Levels Covered:
        
        
            All Trim Types
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Types Covered:
        
        
            All Transmission Types
        
     
    
    
        
            Estimated Page Count:
        
        
            Hundreds of pages (as per product description)
        
     
    
    
        
            Type:
        
        
            Workshop Repair Service Manual
        
     
    
        
            Source:
        
        
            Original Manufacturer (Kia)
        
     
    
    
    
    
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine Service Repair:
        
        
            Detailed Engine Service and Repair Procedures
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Service Repair:
        
        
            Detailed Transmission Service and Repair Procedures
        
     
    
        
            Brake System:
        
        
            Comprehensive Brake System Service and Repair
        
     
    
        
            Electrical System:
        
        
            In-depth Electrical System Diagnostics and Repair
        
     
    
        
            Wiring Diagrams:
        
        
            Detailed Wiring Diagrams for all Systems
        
     
    
        
            Suspension:
        
        
            Suspension System Service and Repair
        
     
    
        
            Steering:
        
        
            Steering System Service and Repair
        
     
    
        
            Cooling System:
        
        
            Cooling System Maintenance and Repair
        
     
    
        
            Fuel System:
        
        
            Fuel Injection and Fuel System Service
        
     
    
        
            Emission System:
        
        
            Emission Control System Information and Service
        
     
    
        
            HVAC:
        
        
            Heater and Air Conditioning System Service
        
     
    
        
            Engine Control System:
        
        
            Engine Control Module (ECM) and System Diagnostics
        
     
    
        
            Chassis Body:
        
        
            Chassis and Body Repair and Maintenance
        
     
    
        
            Restraint System:
        
        
            Restraint System (Airbags, Seatbelts) Service
        
     
    
        
            Interior:
        
        
            Interior Component Service and Trim
        
     
    
        
            Differential Drive:
        
        
            Differential and Drive System Service
        
     
    
        
            Axle:
        
        
            Axle and Drive Shaft Service
        
     
    
    
        
            General Maintenance:
        
        
            Routine Maintenance Procedures and Schedules
        
     
    
        
            Troubleshooting:
        
        
            Comprehensive Troubleshooting Guides for Common Issues
        
     
    
        
            Periodic Lubrication:
        
        
            Detailed Lubrication Specifications and Intervals
        
     
    
        
            Disassembly Assembly:
        
        
            Step-by-step Disassembly and Reassembly Procedures
        
     
    
        
            Cleaning Reinstallation:
        
        
            Component Cleaning and Reinstallation Guidelines
        
     
    
        
            Diagnostic Procedures:
        
        
            In-depth Diagnostic Procedures for all Systems
        
     
    
    
        
            Depth:
        
        
            Professional Level Repair and Maintenance
        
     
    
        
            Detail Level:
        
        
            Detailed substeps, critical notes, cautions, and warnings
        
     
    
        
            Visual Aids:
        
        
            Detailed illustrations, drawings, photos, and enlarged insets
        
     
    
        
            Usability:
        
        
            Numbered instructions, bold figure numbers, numbered table of contents
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine Options:
        
        
            Likely 1.3L (B3) and 1.5L (B5) inline-four engines, shared with Mazda models. Specific details would be in the manual.
        
     
    
    
        
            Horsepower Range:
        
        
            Estimated 70-90 HP depending on engine and market, precise figures in manual.
        
     
    
        
            Torque Range:
        
        
            Estimated 80-100 lb-ft depending on engine, precise figures in manual.
        
     
    
    
        
            Fuel Delivery:
        
        
            Likely Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPI) or Carbureted in earlier models, confirmed in manual.
        
     
    
    
        
            Timing Belt Interval:
        
        
            Typically 60,000-80,000 miles or 5-7 years, specific interval in manual.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Features:
        
        
            Basic audio systems (AM/FM radio, cassette player), likely no advanced infotainment features as per the era.
        
     
    
    
        
            Features:
        
        
            Limited to basic safety features like seatbelts and potentially ABS on higher trims in later years.
        
     
    
    
        
            Features:
        
        
            No modern connectivity features like Bluetooth or USB.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Oil Change Interval:
        
        
            Typically 3,000-5,000 miles or 6 months, specific recommendation in manual.
        
     
    
        
            Spark Plug Replacement:
        
        
            Varies by spark plug type, likely around 30,000-60,000 miles, detailed in manual.
        
     
    
    
        
            Engine Oil Type:
        
        
            Likely 5W-30 or 10W-30 API SN/SP or equivalent, confirmed in manual.
        
     
    
        
            Coolant Type:
        
        
            Ethylene Glycol-based coolant, specific mixture ratio and type in manual.
        
     
    
        
            Brake Fluid Type:
        
        
            DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid, detailed in manual.
        
     
    
    
        
            Common Problems:
        
        
            Potential for CV joint wear, suspension component fatigue, ignition system issues, and minor electrical gremlins over time. The manual will detail diagnosis and repair for these.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Kia Context:
        
        
            Kia's early foray into global markets, often utilizing licensed technology or platforms from established manufacturers like Mazda.
        
     
    
    
        
            Platform Sharing:
        
        
            The Kia Avella was a rebadged version of the Mazda Familia/323 (BG) model, manufactured under license.
        
     
    
    
        
            Production Years:
        
        
            1990-2004 (as indicated by the manual's coverage)
        
     
    
        
            Manufacturing Locations:
        
        
            Primarily South Korea, with potential assembly in other regions depending on market.