Kia auto repair and maintenance tips

Below are links to articles and videos describing maintenance and repair procedures for Kia vehicles. These links are intended for informational purposes only, and no warranty is made as to their accuracy or usefulness.  Any links typed in bold italics have been tested and verified; all other links have not.

Kia Optima:
- How to remove the stereo from a 2006-2010 Kia Optima
- How to remove the stereo from a 2011-2014 Kia Optima
- How to replace the brake pads on a 2004 Kia Optima
- How to replace the cabin air filter on a 2005-2010 Kia Optima
- How to replace the spark plugs on a 2008 Kia Optima
- How to replace the struts on a 2006 Kia Optima

Kia Rio:
- How to change the oil and replace the oil filter on a 2005-2011 Kia Rio
- How to clean and test the idle air control (IAC) valve in a 2001 Kia Rio
- How to replace the brake pads on a 2004 Kia Rio
- How to replace the crankshaft position sensor on a Kia Rio
- How to replace the exhaust system on a 2002 Kia Rio
- How to replace the ignition coils on a 2008 Kia Rio 
- How to replace the purge valve on a 2004 Kia Rio

Kia Rondo:
- How to replace the cabin air filter on a 2007-2010 Kia Rondo
- How to replace the daytime running lights on a 2010 Kia Rondo
- How to replace the headlight assembly on a 2010 Kia Rondo
- How to replace the rear brakes on a 2007 Kia Rondo

Kia Sedona:
- How to replace the cabin air filter on a 2008 Kia Sedona
- How to replace the compressor on a 2003 Kia Sedona
- How to replace the rear spark plugs on a 2006 Kia Sedona
- How to replace the spark plugs on a 2005 Kia Sedona
- How to replace the spark plugs on a 2010 Kia Sedona 3.8L V6

Kia Sorento:
- How to replace the spark plugs and coils on a 2011 Kia Sorento 2.4L

Kia Spectra:
- How to replace the brake pads and rotors on a 2003 Kia Spectra 1.8L 
- How to replace the rear brakes and rotors on a 2004 Kia Spectra
- How to replace the valve cover gasket on a Kia Spectra 1.8L

Kia Sportage:
- How to replace the air filter on a 2004-2010 Kia Sportage
- How to replace the rear spark plug on a 2007 Kia Sportage EX