Hattiesburg, MS · Dean McCrary Kia Service Center
2025 Kia Seltos Service Intervals
Whether your Seltos runs the 2.0L or the 1.6L turbo, here’s the complete care plan from 7,500 out to 150,000 miles. Every row lays out what’s due at that visit, separating repeat work from the first-time milestones.
✓ 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 2025 Kia Seltos, Mile by Mile
7,500 miles brings the first three: oil & filter, tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection.
15,000 miles repeats that same trio — oil & filter, rotation, inspection.
22,500 miles adds the cabin air filter for the first time, on top of oil & filter, rotation, and inspection.
30,000 miles brings a first engine air filter change alongside the usual oil & filter, rotation, and inspection.
37,500 miles is back to the standard trio: oil & filter, rotation, inspection.
45,000 miles pairs oil & filter, rotation, inspection, and cabin air filter with the first brake fluid exchange.
52,500 miles is another standard trio visit.
60,000 miles covers oil & filter, rotation, inspection, and the engine air filter.
67,500 miles is the same three-item visit.
75,000 miles covers oil & filter, rotation, inspection, plus the cabin air filter.
82,500 miles is a standard trio visit.
90,000 miles covers oil & filter, rotation, inspection, and the engine air filter.
97,500 miles handles oil & filter, rotation, inspection, cabin air filter, and brake fluid, with spark plugs due for the first time.
105,000 miles is a standard trio visit.
112,500 miles is a standard trio visit.
120,000 miles is the big one: oil & filter, rotation, inspection, cabin air filter, engine air filter, and the first engine coolant service.
127,500 miles is a standard trio visit.
135,000 miles is a standard trio visit.
142,500 miles covers oil & filter, rotation, inspection, cabin air filter, brake fluid, and engine coolant.
150,000 miles closes out with oil & filter, rotation, inspection, and the engine air filter.
Darker rows flag the bigger milestone visits, and this chart lines everything up on Kia’s familiar 7,500-mile grid for easy comparison across models. Real-world timing on the Seltos drifts a bit from that grid in a few spots — the 2.0L takes oil & filter every 8,000 miles/12 months (that's what the grid shows), while the 1.6L turbo runs a tighter 6,000-mile rhythm; the cabin filter is a time-based part near 24 months (shown here around 24,000 miles, though the exact figure isn't locked down); the engine air filter comes due every 30,000 miles; brake fluid is exchanged roughly every 48,000 miles regardless of engine (mapped to the 45,000/97,500/142,500-mile rows); and spark plugs split by engine — 96,000 miles for the 2.0L (shown nearest the 97,500-mile row), versus 42,000 for the 1.6L turbo in pre-2024 DCT cars only (not on the grid, and unconfirmed for the 8-speed automatic that replaced the DCT with the 2024 facelift). Coolant is first serviced at 120,000 miles, then every 24,000 for the 2.0L (shown near the 142,500-mile row) or every 30,000 for the turbo. AWD models also need periodic differential/transfer-case fluid work, though we don't have a confirmed mileage to publish for it yet. Every interval shifts under severe driving, so lean on your Owner’s Manual or a Dean McCrary Kia Hattiesburg technician to confirm specifics.
Handled Every 8,000 Miles
- Full synthetic oil & filter swap for the 2.0L
- The 1.6L turbo instead runs a tighter 6,000-mile oil rhythm
- Tire rotation with balance check
- Full multi-point inspection
- Battery and brake condition review
Bigger Milestones Ahead
- Around 24k — cabin air filter, time-based, exact figure unconfirmed
- At 30k — engine air filter
- At 48k — brake fluid exchange, on either engine
- At 96k for the 2.0L, or 42k for the pre-2024 1.6T DCT — spark plugs
- At 120k — engine coolant, then 24k for the 2.0L or 30k for the turbo
Two Engines, Two Rhythms
- Both the 2.0L and 1.6L turbo run a timing chain, so there's no belt to swap
- The 2024 facelift swapped the 1.6T's 7-speed DCT for an 8-speed automatic — ask about any fluid-service changes
- AWD models need periodic differential fluid work — ask your technician for the right interval
- Stick with genuine Kia parts and factory-approved fluids
- Staying on schedule with our Hattiesburg crew keeps factory warranty in force
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2025 Seltos Maintenance FAQs
How Often Should I Change the Oil on a 2025 Kia Seltos?⌄
On the 2.0L, plan on an oil and filter change every 8,000 miles or 12 months using full synthetic oil; the 1.6L turbo runs on a shorter 6,000-mile rhythm instead. Either interval tightens up under severe-duty driving — regular towing, short trips, dusty roads, or lots of idling — where 3,000 to 4,000 miles between changes is more realistic.
Does the 2025 Kia Seltos Require Synthetic Oil?⌄
Yes — full synthetic is the call for both the 2.0L and the 1.6L turbo. It's what keeps the direct-injection system (and the 1.6T's turbo) protected, and it stands up to a muggy, sticky-hot Pine Belt summer far better than conventional oil.
When Should I Replace the Spark Plugs on a 2025 Seltos?⌄
The engine determines the timing: roughly 96,000 miles for the naturally aspirated 2.0L, versus 42,000 miles for the 1.6L turbo in pre-2024 DCT-equipped cars, which runs hotter and wears plugs down faster. Since the 2024 facelift swapped that turbo's DCT for an 8-speed automatic, its plug interval hasn't been separately confirmed — have your service advisor check your specific vehicle.
Does Following This Schedule Protect My Factory Warranty Coverage?⌄
It does. factory warranty remains active provided you keep up with factory-recommended service on time and the records show it. Book with our team and each visit gets logged for you automatically.
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