Market Segment:
        
        
            Compact sedan / hatchback
        
     
    
    
        
            Competitors:
        
        
            Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Nissan Sentra, Chevrolet Cruze
        
     
    
    
        
            Value Proposition:
        
        
            Affordable, reliable, well-equipped for its class
        
     
    
        
            Body Styles:
        
        
            Sedan and hatchback (Forte5)
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine:
        
        
            Engine mechanical, lubrication, cooling, fuel, ignition, emissions control, engine management (ECM/PCM)
        
     
    
        
            Transmission:
        
        
            Manual and Automatic Transmission: overhaul, diagnostics, fluid specifications
        
     
    
        
            Drivetrain:
        
        
            Front Wheel Drive (FWD) system, drive shafts, axles, differential
        
     
    
        
            Brakes:
        
        
            Brake system: hydraulic components, ABS, EBD, disc/drum brake service, parking brake
        
     
    
        
            Suspension:
        
        
            Front and Rear Suspension: struts, shocks, control arms, springs, stabilizer bars
        
     
    
        
            Steering:
        
        
            Steering system: power steering, steering column, rack and pinion
        
     
    
        
            Electrical:
        
        
            Complete electrical system: battery, charging system, starting system, lighting, instrumentation, body electronics, wiring diagrams
        
     
    
        
            Body:
        
        
            Body exterior and interior: doors, hood, trunk, panels, trim, glass, seats
        
     
    
        
            HVAC:
        
        
            Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system
        
     
    
        
            Safety Systems:
        
        
            Airbag system, seat belt systems
        
     
    
    
        
            Maintenance:
        
        
            Scheduled maintenance, fluid changes, filter replacements, inspections
        
     
    
        
            Diagnostics:
        
        
            Troubleshooting procedures, symptom-based diagnostics, fault code interpretation (OBD-II)
        
     
    
        
            Repair:
        
        
            Component removal, disassembly, assembly, and installation procedures
        
     
    
        
            Adjustments:
        
        
            Wheel alignment, clutch adjustment, parking brake adjustment
        
     
    
        
            Torque Specifications:
        
        
            Detailed torque specifications for all critical fasteners
        
     
    
    
        
            Depth:
        
        
            Comprehensive, from basic maintenance to complete engine and transmission overhaul
        
     
 
    
    
    
    
        
            Engine Type:
        
        
            Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve
        
     
    
        
            Displacement:
        
        
            2359 cc (2.4 Liters)
        
     
    
        
            Bore X Stroke:
        
        
            88.0 mm x 97.0 mm
        
     
    
        
            Compression Ratio:
        
        
            10.0:1
        
     
    
    
        
            Horsepower Peak:
        
        
            173 hp @ 6000 rpm (SAE Net)
        
     
    
        
            Torque Peak:
        
        
            163 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm (SAE Net)
        
     
    
    
        
            Fuel Delivery:
        
        
            Electronic Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPI)
        
     
    
        
            Fuel Type:
        
        
            Unleaded Gasoline
        
     
    
        
            Recommended Octane:
        
        
            87 Octane (Minimum)
        
     
    
    
        
            ECM Type:
        
        
            Kia proprietary or Bosch
        
     
    
    
        
            Coolant Type:
        
        
            Ethylene Glycol based coolant (Asian Red/Pink)
        
     
    
    
        
            Oil Type:
        
        
            API SM or higher, SAE 5W-20
        
     
    
        
            Oil Capacity:
        
        
            Approximately 4.5 US quarts (4.3 Liters) with filter change
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Transmission Type:
        
        
            6-speed Manual Transmission (M/T)
        
     
    
    
        
            Transmission Type:
        
        
            6-speed Automatic Transmission (A/T)
        
     
    
    
        
            Automatic Features:
        
        
            Electronic control, sequential shifting capability
        
     
    
    
        
            Automatic Transmission Fluid Type:
        
        
            Kia SP-IV or equivalent
        
     
    
    
        
            Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity:
        
        
            Approximately 7.2 US quarts (6.8 Liters) for complete refill
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            NHTSA Frontal Crash Driver:
        
        
            Good
        
     
    
        
            NHTSA Frontal Crash Passenger:
        
        
            Good
        
     
    
        
            NHTSA Side Crash Driver:
        
        
            Good
        
     
    
        
            NHTSA Side Crash Passenger:
        
        
            Good
        
     
    
        
            NHTSA Side Impact Rear Passenger:
        
        
            Good
        
     
    
    
        
            IIHS Head Restraints Seat Performance:
        
        
            Good
        
     
    
    
    
        
            Ebd:
        
        
            Standard (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
        
     
    
        
            Traction Control:
        
        
            Optional/Standard depending on trim
        
     
    
        
            Esc:
        
        
            Optional/Standard depending on trim (Electronic Stability Control)
        
     
    
    
        
            Airbags:
        
        
            Front, front side, and side curtain airbags
        
     
    
        
            Seatbelts:
        
        
            3-point active seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Oil And Filter Change Interval:
        
        
            Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months, whichever comes first
        
     
    
        
        Service Intervals Air Filter
    
 
    
        
            Engine Air Filter Replacement:
        
        
            Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or as needed based on conditions
        
     
    
        
        Service Intervals Cabin Filter
    
 
    
        
            Cabin Air Filter Replacement:
        
        
            Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or annually
        
     
    
        
        Service Intervals Spark Plugs
    
 
    
        
            Spark Plug Replacement:
        
        
            Every 100,000 miles (160,000 km) with Iridium plugs
        
     
    
        
        Service Intervals Coolant
    
 
    
        
            Coolant Flush Interval:
        
        
            First at 100,000 miles (160,000 km), then every 50,000 miles (80,000 km)
        
     
    
        
        Service Intervals Transmission Fluid
    
 
    
        
            Automatic Transmission Fluid Change Interval:
        
        
            Inspect every 30,000 miles (48,000 km), replace if needed or under severe use conditions
        
     
    
    
    
        
            Power Steering Fluid Type:
        
        
            Power Steering Fluid (Kia Genuine or equivalent)
        
     
    
    
        
            Common Wear Items:
        
        
            Front struts/shocks, brake pads, tie rod ends
        
     
    
        
            Engine Issues:
        
        
            Some reports of oil consumption on early 2.4L engines, potential for carbon buildup
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Issues:
        
        
            Occasional issues with automatic transmission shifting smoothness
        
     
    
        
            Electrical Issues:
        
        
            Infrequent reports of sensor failures or minor electrical glitches
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Manufacturer:
        
        
            Kia Motors Corporation, South Korea
        
     
    
    
        
            Generation:
        
        
            First Generation (2008-2013)
        
     
    
        
            Introduction Year:
        
        
            2008 (as Kia Cerato Forte in South Korea), 2009 (as Kia Forte in North America)
        
     
    
    
        
            Production Sites:
        
        
            Hwaseong, South Korea; Gwangmyeong, South Korea