Engine Oil
0W-20
Full Synthetic
Capacity
4.2 qt
with filter
3.8 qt without filter
Oil Filter
26300-35505
Kia (OEM)
OEM spec: API SN Plus
The 2017 Kia Forte takes 0W-20 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 4.2 quarts (filter included). You’ll need a 17mm socket for the drain plug, torqued to 35 Nm. The OEM oil filter is the Kia 26300-35505, with 2 compatible alternatives listed below. Note: this vehicle has 3 active recalls — check the recalls section below. Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
⚑ QUICK DIY TIPS FOR THE 2017 KIA FORTE
Torque your drain plug to 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (Kia 26300-35505) is recommended for warranty compliance. Always use 0W-20 Full Synthetic as specified by Kia — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty. Check the maintenance schedule below for your next service interval. Viscosity 0W-20
Oil type Full Synthetic
Capacity (with filter) 4.2 qt
Capacity (w/o filter) 3.8 qt
OEM spec API SN Plus
Filter Options
Extended Performance filter
Drain Bolt & Hardware
Socket size 17 mm
Thread M14x1.5
Torque spec 35 Nm
Gasket Crush washer
2nd gen YD (2.0L Nu I4)
Type SP-IV
Capacity 3.5 qt
Change interval 60,000 mi
DOT type DOT 3
Change interval 45,000 mi
Type Long Life
Color Green
Capacity 6.5 qt
Change interval 120,000 mi
Spark Plugs
Type Iridium
Gap 0.044
Quantity 4
Change interval 100,000 mi
Tires
Size 215/55R17
Front pressure 33 PSI
Rear pressure 33 PSI
Brake Pads
Kia 58101-S9A00 OEM front
Buy Wiper Blades
Bosch 18A passenger, 18"
Buy Rain-X 18-1 passenger, 18"
Buy 5k mi 7.5k mi 10k mi 15k mi 20k mi 30k mi 50k mi 60k mi 90k mi 100k mi
≈ every 6 months
▸ Change Engine Oil & Filterspark plug
14mm thread, aluminum head
18 ft-lb · 24.4 Nm
21V260000
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forte vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI engine. Foreign particles may stick inside the oil pump, which may cause an oil pump failure and engine damage.
21V622000
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
22V031000
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
All categories ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER ENGINE STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID ELECTRICAL SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL VISIBILITY POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION POWER TRAIN EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS EXTERIOR LIGHTING STEERING POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING BACK OVER PREVENTION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM EQUIPMENT FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PARKING BRAKE UNKNOWN OR OTHER LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC STRUCTURE SERVICE BRAKES VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM SEAT BELTS STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS STRUCTURE:BODY
TSBELE113R1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE 2016-07-20
TSB: ANDROID AUTO/APPLE CARPLAY SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING AVN 4.0 AND UVO 3.0 AUDIO SYSTEM SOFTWARE TO INCLUDE ANDROID AUTO AND APPLE CARPLAY SOFTWARE.
PS266R1 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER 2016-09-30
PITSTOP: HVAC RECEIVER/DRYER - DESICCANT REPLACEMENT - IN THE EVENT OF A HVAC SYSTEM CONCERN IN WHICH METAL PARTICLES OR SHARDS HAVE CONTAMINATED THE SYSTEM, THE DESICCANT OR THE ENTIRE A/C RECEIVER/DRYER ASSEMBLY MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT MAY BE IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE ALL METAL CONTAMINANTS FROM THE RECEIVER/DRYER DURING THE A/C FLUSHING PROCEDURE. REFER TO THE INCLUDED TABLE FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON COMPONENT REPLACEMENT BY MODEL. IF YOU SUSPECT A PLUGGED EXPANSION VALVE, THE INLET SCREENS CAN BE CLEANED. IF THE VALVE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN INLET SCREEN AND IS RESTRICTED, THE EXPANSION VALVE MAY ALSO NEED TO BE REPLACED.
PS461R1 ENGINE 2016-09-13
PITSTOP: DTC P0014 EXHAUST CAMSHAFT POSITION TIMING OVER-ADVANCED OR SYSTEM PERFORMANCE - WHEN ENCOUNTERING A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON IN THE DASH ON SOME 2017MY FORTE (YDM) WITH A 2.0L NU MPI ENGINE, CHECK FOR THE PRESENCE OF DTC P0014 EXHAUST CAMSHAFT POSITION TIMING OVER-ADVANCED OR SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. TO ADDRESS THE CONCERN OF MIL ON WITH P0014 ACTIVE, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED BELOW.
Show all 137 TSBs(+134) Private Party
$6,650–$7,350
Dealer Retail
$7,700–$8,750
Estimated values assume average condition and mileage for vehicle age.
Source: estimated
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