Dean McCrary Kia Hattiesburg Service Center

2026 Kia K4 Maintenance Schedule

From 7,500 miles out to 150,000, this schedule lays out everything your K4’s 2.0L MPI or 1.6L turbo GT-Line engine calls for. Each row lists what’s due at that visit, whether it’s a service that repeats or a milestone showing up 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 ✓ ✓ ✓

2026 Kia K4 Complete Maintenance Schedule

At 7,500 miles: Oil & filter change (first time), Tire rotation (first time), Multi-point inspection (first time).

By 15,000 miles, plan for: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection.

The 22,500-mile visit adds in: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Cabin air filter (first time).

Reaching 30,000 miles calls for: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection.

At the 37,500-mile mark, expect: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Engine air filter (first time).

By 45,000 miles, the visit covers: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Cabin air filter, Brake fluid exchange (first time).

The 52,500-mile stop includes: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection.

At 60,000 miles, service brings: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection.

By the 67,500-mile visit: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection.

Reaching 75,000 miles, the schedule calls for: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Cabin air filter, Engine air filter.

At 82,500 miles: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection.

The 90,000-mile service includes: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection.

By 97,500 miles, plan on: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Cabin air filter, Brake fluid exchange, Spark plugs (first time).

At the 105,000-mile mark: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Engine air filter.

The 112,500-mile visit covers: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection.

Reaching 120,000 miles brings: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Cabin air filter, Engine coolant (first time).

At 127,500 miles, expect: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection.

By 135,000 miles: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection.

The 142,500-mile stop covers: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Cabin air filter, Engine air filter, Brake fluid exchange, Engine coolant.

At 150,000 miles, the visit includes: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection.

Rows called out with emphasis mark the major service milestones. How you drive affects these intervals — tougher conditions mean shorter ones. Note too that the K4’s actual rhythm departs a bit from this 7,500-mile grid in a few spots: oil and filter changes really land closer to every 8,000 miles or 12 months (rather than 7,500), dropping to every 5,000 miles once you're in severe-service territory. The cabin air filter runs on roughly a 24-month cycle (near 24,000 miles), while the engine air filter follows about a 36-month cycle (near 36,000 miles). Brake fluid gets swapped every 48,000 miles or 48 months. Spark plugs on the 2.0L MPI stretch out to a long 96,000 miles (the 1.6L turbo GT-Line figure hasn’t been confirmed yet — check with your advisor), and engine coolant comes due first at 120,000 miles/120 months, then every 24,000 miles afterward. Your Owner’s Manual or a Dean McCrary Kia technician can always confirm the specifics.

Every 8,000 Miles

  • Full synthetic 5W-30 oil and filter change for the 2.0L MPI or 1.6L turbo GT-Line
  • Rotate and balance tires
  • Complete a multi-point inspection
  • Top off fluids and check for leaks
  • Assess battery and brake condition

Major Milestones

  • Cabin air filter near ~22.5k (about a 24 mo cycle)
  • Engine air filter near ~37.5k (about a 36 mo cycle)
  • Brake fluid exchange due at 48k
  • Spark plugs (2.0L MPI) due at 96k
  • Engine coolant starting at 120k, repeating every 24k

Tips for Longevity

  • Choose genuine Kia parts and factory-approved fluids every time
  • Get tires rotated whenever you're in for an oil change
  • Have brakes checked ahead of any long road trip
  • Keep to schedule with our Hattiesburg team — that's what keeps factory warranty active
  • Have us look for open recalls at each visit

2026 K4 Maintenance FAQs

How Often Should I Change the Oil on a 2026 Kia K4?⌄

Under normal driving, Kia calls for an oil and filter change on the 2026 K4 every 8,000 miles or 12 months, with full synthetic oil specified for both the 2.0L MPI and the 1.6L turbo GT-Line. That interval shrinks under severe conditions — frequent towing, short trips, dusty roads, or lots of idling — and drivers in that category often end up changing oil closer to every 4,000–5,000 miles.

Does the 2026 Kia K4 Require Synthetic Oil?⌄

Kia calls for full synthetic SAE 5W-30 in both the 2.0L MPI and the 1.6L turbo GT-Line. That synthetic formulation is what protects the direct-injection system — and the GT-Line’s turbocharger — while standing up well to a hot, humid Pine Belt summer.

When Should I Replace the Spark Plugs on a 2026 K4?⌄

Under normal conditions, spark plugs on the 2.0L MPI are due at 96,000 miles. Kia hasn’t yet published a confirmed interval for the 1.6L turbo GT-Line — expect it to need them earlier than the 2.0L does — so check with your service advisor for the correct figure on your specific engine.

Does Following This Schedule Protect My Factory Warranty Coverage?⌄

Yes — factory warranty remains active as long as you keep up with factory-recommended maintenance on schedule and hold onto your records. Service with us and every visit gets logged for you automatically.

Ready to Schedule Your Next Service?

Genuine Kia parts, factory-trained technicians, and every visit logged for your factory warranty records — that’s the standard at our Hattiesburg store. Give us a call at or reserve your spot online in just a few minutes; 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.