Dean McCrary Kia Service Center · Hattiesburg, MS
2023 Kia Seltos Maintenance Schedule
Whether you’re running the 2.0L or the 1.6L turbo, this chart lines up every stop your Seltos needs between 7,500 and 150,000 miles — the recurring basics and the one-time milestones, all in one place.
✓ 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 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
Full 2023 Kia Seltos Service Schedule, Mile by Mile
The first stop lands at 7,500 miles, when the Seltos gets its opening oil & filter change, tire rotation, and multi-point inspection.
By 15,000 miles it’s back in for the same three basics — oil & filter change, tire rotation, and multi-point inspection.
At 22,500 miles, the routine oil & filter change, tire rotation, and multi-point inspection are joined by the first cabin air filter swap.
The 30,000-mile visit repeats the oil & filter change, tire rotation, and multi-point inspection, plus the Seltos’s first engine air filter replacement.
37,500 miles calls for another round of oil & filter change, tire rotation, and multi-point inspection — nothing extra added at this stop.
At 45,000 miles, alongside the standard oil & filter change, tire rotation, and multi-point inspection, expect a cabin air filter change and the first brake fluid exchange.
52,500 miles is another standard visit: oil & filter change, tire rotation, and multi-point inspection.
The 60,000-mile stop adds an engine air filter change on top of the usual oil & filter change, tire rotation, and multi-point inspection.
67,500 miles brings the same core visit — oil & filter change, tire rotation, and multi-point inspection.
At 75,000 miles, the cabin air filter comes due again alongside the oil & filter change, tire rotation, and multi-point inspection.
82,500 miles is a standard-service stop: oil & filter change, tire rotation, and multi-point inspection.
By 90,000 miles the engine air filter is due again, on top of the oil & filter change, tire rotation, and multi-point inspection.
The 97,500-mile visit is a bigger one — oil & filter change, tire rotation, and multi-point inspection, plus a cabin air filter change, a brake fluid exchange, and the Seltos’s first spark plug replacement.
105,000 miles keeps it simple: oil & filter change, tire rotation, and multi-point inspection.
112,500 miles is another standard oil & filter change, tire rotation, and multi-point inspection visit.
At 120,000 miles, on top of the oil & filter change, tire rotation, and multi-point inspection, both the cabin and engine air filters come due along with the first engine coolant service.
127,500 miles is a routine stop for oil & filter change, tire rotation, and multi-point inspection.
At 135,000 miles, expect the standard oil & filter change, tire rotation, and multi-point inspection.
The 142,500-mile visit combines the usual oil & filter change, tire rotation, and multi-point inspection with a cabin air filter change, brake fluid exchange, and engine coolant service.
At 150,000 miles, the final scheduled stop pairs an engine air filter change with the standard oil & filter change, tire rotation, and multi-point inspection.
Rows marked as milestones flag the bigger services. We’ve mapped everything onto Kia’s familiar 7,500-mile grid so it’s easy to line up against other models, though the Seltos’s actual pace departs from that grid here and there. Oil & filter changes land every 8,000 miles or 12 months on the 2.0L (that’s the figure the grid uses), but the 1.6L turbo needs it sooner — every 6,000 miles. The cabin air filter runs on a time-based clock, roughly every 24 months, which we’ve mapped to about the 24,000-mile mark though the precise figure isn’t nailed down; the engine air filter is a flat 30,000 miles. Brake fluid gets exchanged every 48,000 miles regardless of engine (positioned closest to the 45,000/97,500/142,500-mile rows on the chart). Spark plugs are engine-dependent: 96,000 miles for the 2.0L (placed nearest the 97,500-mile row), versus 42,000 miles for the 1.6L turbo — but only in pre-2024 cars built with the dual-clutch transmission; once the 2024 facelift swapped in an 8-speed automatic, no separate plug interval has been confirmed for that setup. Coolant is first serviced at 120,000 miles, then recurs every 24,000 miles on the 2.0L (nearest the 142,500-mile row) or every 30,000 miles on the turbo. AWD models also need differential and transfer-case fluid service on a periodic basis, though we don’t have a confirmed mileage figure to publish for that one. All of these intervals can shrink under severe driving conditions — when in doubt, check your Owner’s Manual or ask a Dean McCrary Kia technician directly.
The 8,000-Mile Rhythm
- Full synthetic oil & filter change on the 2.0L
- 1.6L turbo owners come in sooner — every 6,000 miles
- Tires get rotated and balanced
- Techs run a multi-point inspection
- Battery and brakes get checked over
The Bigger-Ticket Items
- Cabin air filter around 24k miles (time-based; exact figure still unconfirmed)
- Engine air filter at the 30k mark
- Brake fluid exchange at 48k, same for either engine
- Spark plugs: 96k on the 2.0L, or 42k on the pre-2024 1.6T with the DCT
- Coolant service starts at 120k, then repeats at 24k (2.0L) or 30k (turbo)
Two Powertrains, Two Sets of Needs
- Both the 2.0L and the 1.6L turbo run a timing chain, so there’s no belt to worry about replacing
- The 2024 facelift moved the 1.6T off its 7-speed DCT and onto an 8-speed automatic — ask us about how that changes fluid service
- Got AWD? Plan on periodic differential fluid service — your technician can confirm the right interval
- Stick with genuine Kia parts and factory-approved fluids
- Keeping to schedule with our Hattiesburg crew is what keeps factory warranty in force
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2023 Seltos Maintenance FAQs
How Often Does a 2023 Kia Seltos Need an Oil Change?⌄
On the 2.0L engine, Kia calls for full synthetic oil every 8,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first. The 1.6L turbo can’t go as long — that interval drops to 6,000 miles. If you’re a severe-duty driver — lots of towing, mostly short trips, dusty back roads, or extended idling — either number should come down, often to around every 3,000–4,000 miles.
Is Synthetic Oil Required for the 2023 Kia Seltos?⌄
Yes — both the 2.0L and the 1.6L turbo call for full synthetic. It’s what keeps the direct-injection system (and the turbocharger, on 1.6T cars) protected, and it stands up well to the warm, humid stretches of a Pine Belt summer.
When Do the Spark Plugs Need Replacing on a 2023 Seltos?⌄
That depends on which engine you have. The naturally aspirated 2.0L goes about 96,000 miles between changes; the 1.6L turbo in pre-2024, DCT-equipped cars needs them roughly every 42,000 miles, since the turbo simply runs hotter. Note that the 1.6T moved to an 8-speed automatic with the 2024 facelift, and that transmission’s plug interval hasn’t been confirmed separately — have your service advisor look up the number for your specific car.
Does Sticking to This Schedule Keep My Factory Warranty Coverage Active?⌄
It does. Keep up with factory-recommended maintenance on schedule and keep the records, and factory warranty stays in effect. Have us handle the service and every visit gets logged for you automatically.
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