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Timing Belt

TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT INTERVAL

Outside California
Replace every 96,000 km (60,000 miles). This maintenance is required in all states except California. However, KIA recommends that it also be performed on California vehicles.

California
Inspect at 96,000 km (60,000 miles), 144,000 km (90,000 miles), and replace at 168,000 km (105,000 miles).