Hattiesburg, MS · Dean McCrary Kia Service Center
2020 Kia Telluride Maintenance Schedule
From the first 7,500-mile stop out to 150,000, this is everything the Telluride’s 3.8L V6 calls for. Each row separates what repeats from what’s new to that milestone.
✓ Recurring — due again at this interval ★ New service — first time due at this milestone
| Mileage | Every Visit | Filters | Fluids | Engine | Drivetrain | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Filter | Tire Rotation | Multi-Point Insp. | Cabin Air Filter | Engine Air Filter | Brake Fluid | Spark Plugs | Engine Coolant | AWD & Diff Fluid | |
| 7,500 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ||||||
| 15,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ★ | |||||
| 22,500 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||
| 30,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ★ | ★ | |||
| 37,500 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ★ | |||||
| 45,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| 52,500 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||
| 60,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| 67,500 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||
| 75,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| 82,500 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||
| 90,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| 97,500 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ★ | |||||
| 105,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| 112,500 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| 120,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ★ | ||
| 127,500 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||
| 135,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| 142,500 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||
| 150,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
The Full 2020 Kia Telluride Service Timeline
7,500 miles — first visit: oil & filter change, tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection.
15,000 miles — oil & filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, plus the cabin air filter’s debut.
22,500 miles — oil & filter change, tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection.
30,000 miles — oil & filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, cabin air filter, and first-time service for the engine air filter and brake fluid.
37,500 miles — oil & filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, and the AWD & differential fluid’s first service.
45,000 miles — oil & filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, and cabin air filter.
52,500 miles — oil & filter change, tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection.
60,000 miles — oil & filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, cabin air filter, engine air filter, and brake fluid exchange.
67,500 miles — oil & filter change, tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection.
75,000 miles — oil & filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, cabin air filter, and AWD & differential fluid service.
82,500 miles — oil & filter change, tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection.
90,000 miles — oil & filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, cabin air filter, engine air filter, and brake fluid exchange.
97,500 miles — oil & filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, and the spark plugs’ first swap.
105,000 miles — oil & filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, and cabin air filter.
112,500 miles — oil & filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, and AWD & differential fluid service.
120,000 miles — oil & filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, cabin air filter, engine air filter, brake fluid exchange, and the coolant’s first flush.
127,500 miles — oil & filter change, tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection.
135,000 miles — oil & filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, and cabin air filter.
142,500 miles — oil & filter change, tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection.
150,000 miles — the full works: oil & filter change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection, cabin air filter, engine air filter, brake fluid exchange, engine coolant, and AWD & differential fluid service.
The highlighted rows mark the bigger milestones, and every figure here can move depending on engine load, towing, and how the SUV actually gets driven — severe use pulls the intervals in. Some Kia literature lists the routine visit at 8,000 miles instead of 7,500; when in doubt, the Owner’s Manual has the final say. Our technicians are happy to walk through any of it with you.
What Happens Every 7,500 Miles
- Full synthetic 5W-30 oil & filter change
- Tires rotated and balanced
- A multi-point inspection
- Fluids topped off, leaks checked
- Battery and brakes looked over
The Bigger Milestones
- 15k miles — cabin air filter
- 30k miles — engine air filter and brake fluid
- 37.5k miles — AWD & differential fluid service
- 97.5k miles — spark plugs
- 120k miles — engine coolant, then every 30k
Keeping It Running Long-Term
- Genuine Kia parts and factory-approved fluids, every time
- Rotate tires at each oil change, no exceptions
- Get the brakes checked before towing or any Pine Belt road trip
- Stick with our Hattiesburg team on schedule — that’s what keeps factory warranty active
- Ask about open recalls whenever you’re in
2020 Telluride Resources
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2020 Telluride Maintenance FAQs
How Often Should I Change the Oil on a 2020 Kia Telluride?⌄
Plan on a fresh oil and filter every 7,500 miles or 12 months under normal driving — full synthetic, per Kia’s guidance for the 2020 Telluride. That interval shrinks under severe use: frequent towing, short trips, dusty roads, or a lot of idling. Drivers in that category typically come in closer to every 3,750–5,000 miles instead.
Does the 2020 Kia Telluride Require Synthetic Oil?⌄
The 3.8L GDI V6 calls for full synthetic 5W-30. It’s what protects the direct-injection system, and it holds up far better than conventional oil through a hot, humid Pine Belt summer or a long haul while towing.
When Should I Replace the Spark Plugs on a 2020 Telluride?⌄
Long-life iridium plugs are standard on the 3.8L V6, factory-rated for 97,500 miles under normal use. If you tow heavily or run under sustained high load, an earlier look is worth scheduling.
Does Following This Schedule Protect My Factory Warranty Coverage?⌄
It does. factory warranty remains active for as long as factory-recommended maintenance is completed on time and documented. Have us handle your service and that record-keeping happens automatically.
Ready to Schedule Your Next Service?
Every visit is logged for your factory warranty records, handled by factory-trained technicians right here in Hattiesburg using genuine Kia parts. Give us a call at or grab a slot online — we’re right on US-98 in the Hub City, an easy drive from Petal, Oak Grove, Purvis, and the rest of the Pine Belt.