Hattiesburg, MS · Dean McCrary Kia Service Department
2024 Kia Carnival Maintenance Schedule
From the first 7,500-mile visit out to 150,000, this chart lays out exactly what your Carnival’s 3.5L V6 needs and when — each row combines the recurring upkeep with any milestone service arriving for the first time.
✓ Recurring — due again at this interval ★ New service — first time due at this milestone
| Mileage | Every Visit | Filters | Fluids | Engine | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Filter | Tire Rotation | Multi-Point Insp. | Cabin Air Filter | Engine Air Filter | Brake Fluid | Spark Plugs | Engine Coolant | |
| 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 2024 Kia Carnival Service Timeline
At 7,500 miles, plan on your first oil and filter change, your first tire rotation, and your first multi-point inspection.
By 15,000 miles, you're looking at an oil and filter change, a tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection.
22,500 miles brings an oil and filter change, a tire rotation, a multi-point inspection, and a first-time cabin air filter swap.
The 30,000-mile stop covers an oil and filter change, a tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection.
Come 37,500 miles, expect an oil and filter change, a tire rotation, a multi-point inspection, and a first-time engine air filter swap.
At 45,000 miles, plan on an oil and filter change, a tire rotation, a multi-point inspection, the cabin air filter, and a first-time brake fluid exchange.
By 52,500 miles, you're looking at an oil and filter change, a tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection.
60,000 miles brings an oil and filter change, a tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection.
The 67,500-mile stop covers an oil and filter change, a tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection.
Come 75,000 miles, expect an oil and filter change, a tire rotation, a multi-point inspection, the cabin air filter, and the engine air filter.
At 82,500 miles, plan on an oil and filter change, a tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection.
By 90,000 miles, you're looking at an oil and filter change, a tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection.
97,500 miles brings an oil and filter change, a tire rotation, a multi-point inspection, the cabin air filter, a brake fluid exchange, and spark plug replacement for the first time.
The 105,000-mile stop covers an oil and filter change, a tire rotation, a multi-point inspection, and the engine air filter.
Come 112,500 miles, expect an oil and filter change, a tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection.
At 120,000 miles, plan on an oil and filter change, a tire rotation, a multi-point inspection, the cabin air filter, and the first engine coolant service.
By 127,500 miles, you're looking at an oil and filter change, a tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection.
135,000 miles brings an oil and filter change, a tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection.
The 142,500-mile stop covers an oil and filter change, a tire rotation, a multi-point inspection, the cabin air filter, the engine air filter, a brake fluid exchange, and engine coolant service.
Come 150,000 miles, expect an oil and filter change, a tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection.
Rows in bold flag the bigger milestone visits. How often service is actually needed shifts with engine load, passenger and cargo weight, and driving habits — harder use shortens the intervals. Note that the Carnival’s real-world rhythm doesn’t map exactly onto this 7,500-mile grid: the oil and filter change really lands closer to every 8,000 miles or 12 months; the cabin air filter follows a roughly 24-month cycle, about every 24,000 miles; the engine air filter follows roughly 36 months, about every 36,000 miles; brake fluid gets swapped every 48,000 miles or 48 months; the naturally aspirated 3.5L V6’s spark plugs stretch to a long 96,000-mile interval; and engine coolant is due first at 120,000 miles or 120 months, then every 24,000 miles afterward. When in doubt, check your Owner’s Manual or ask a Dean McCrary Kia technician.
What Happens Every 8,000 Miles
- Full synthetic 5W-30 oil and filter change for the 3.5L V6
- Tire rotation and balance check
- Multi-point vehicle inspection
- Top off fluids and check for leaks
- Battery and brake condition review
Key Milestone Services
- ~22.5k miles — cabin air filter (about a 24-month cycle)
- ~37.5k miles — engine air filter (about a 36-month cycle)
- 48k miles — brake fluid exchange
- 96k miles — spark plug replacement (3.5L V6)
- 120k miles — engine coolant, then every 24k after
How to Make It Last
- Stick with genuine Kia parts and factory-approved fluids
- Pair every oil change with a tire rotation
- Get brakes checked before long trips or a full load of passengers
- Keep to the schedule with our Hattiesburg crew to protect factory warranty
- Have us scan for open recalls each time you're in
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2024 Carnival Service FAQs
How Often Should I Change the Oil on a 2024 Kia Carnival?⌄
Under normal driving, Kia calls for an oil and filter change on the 2024 Carnival's 3.5L V6 every 8,000 miles or 12 months, using full synthetic oil. If you're towing often, taking mostly short trips, driving dusty roads, or idling for long stretches, that's severe duty — and severe-duty drivers typically shorten the interval to roughly every 4,000 to 5,000 miles.
Does the 2024 Kia Carnival Require Synthetic Oil?⌄
Yes — the Carnival’s 3.5L GDI V6 calls for full synthetic SAE 5W-30. It's the synthetic formula that keeps the direct-injection system protected through muggy Pine Belt summers, especially when you're hauling a full load of passengers and cargo.
When Should I Replace the Spark Plugs on a 2024 Carnival?⌄
Factory guidance puts spark plug replacement at 96,000 miles for the naturally aspirated 3.5L V6 under normal use — a much longer stretch than a turbocharged engine like the Carnival Hybrid’s 1.6T needs. Regular heavy loads or sustained high-RPM driving is reason enough to have them checked sooner.
Does Following This Schedule Protect My Factory Warranty Coverage?⌄
It does. factory warranty remains in force as long as the factory-recommended maintenance gets done on time and the records are kept. Have us handle your service and every visit is logged automatically.
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