Sorry to ask another question. Looking at the owners manual online at Kia's site for a 2008 Kia Rondo, in the normal driving scheduled maintenance it states to replace the fuel filter every 30k, but in my previous Kia Optima, it was every 60k and when I asked the dealership they said that was outdated and I should go with 100k. Anyone else notice that or have thoughts on it?
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Kevin
Sorry to ask another question. Looking at the owners manual online at Kia's site for a 2008 Kia Rondo, in the normal driving scheduled maintenance it states to replace the fuel filter every 30k, but in my previous Kia Optima, it was every 60k and when I asked the dealership they said that was outdated and I should go with 100k. Anyone else notice that or have thoughts on it?
Unless you are in an area with very bad fuel quality 100000km+ [60000mile] is ok on a fuel filter. I have opened filters that have done over 160000km[100000 mile] and they were still clean. Those were canister type inline filters,I think the type in with the pump will virtually outlast the car in most cases.
I replaced the fuel tank air filter on my Rondo at 30K just to be sure there would be no problem with warranty. Most dealers do not have them in stock. I ordered one from: mopardiscountparts.com
It probably is best to call so you can talk to them to get the right part. Very quick service and reasonable. I had my local mechanic install it, but it is easy and involves just dropping the spare tire to see it.
Sorry about the Canada snafu. There must be a source that will ship to Canada in Google.
As for whether the filter gets dirty, it is a sealed unit so there is no way to know without cutting it open, but I replaced the engine air filter and cabin filter at the same time and they were pretty dirty. By the way do these yourself as they take about 5 minutes to replace including washing your hands afterwards. The total cost for all three filters shipped for me was about $50 and I saved a lot of money. The engine air filter and cabin filter can be bought at auto parts stores but usually by special order the fuel air filter is a Kia only part.
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