Sephia Sedan L4-1.6L SOHC 16V (1993)
Brake Fluid: Technical Service Bulletins
Engine/A/T - Flushing Systems Not Recommended
Model All model
Group General Information(10)
Number KT2008082501
Date Monday, August 25, 2008
Area N.America
Subject
Flush System Information
- Description
Vehicles produced by Kia Motors Corporation do not require the Engine, Transmission, "Power Steering and Cooling System to be power flushed. Kia
vehicles are designed to give thousands of miles of trouble free service if all recommended maintenance intervals are followed by the customer with a
simple drain and refill. The use of fluid flush exchangers is not required nor recommended by Kia.
Listed are a few disadvantages of power flush machines:
^ Flush systems add unnecessary maintenance expense not required by the manufacture to maintain the warranty.
^ Flush systems can contaminate the lubrication system
^ Cross contamination is not covered by warranty
^ Flush systems can leave behind solvents and residue which can degrade the new replaced lubricant, also can degrade the seals and gaskets
^ Flush systems have not proved longer durability results
^ Kia vehicles require special lubricants, unless each machine is truly dedicated to each specific lubricant they should not be used for regular service
intervals.
* Kia does recommend flushing the oil cooler during A/T replacement, refer to the appropriate Transmission TSB.
