Kia Stinger service: key facts
- Oil service every 10,000 miles or 1 year
- Basic service costs £80–£180 depending on garage
- Gearbox oil: £150–£220 — don't skip this one
- 1 generation from 2017 to 2022
- 8 tracked service items across routine, major, and periodic schedules
Routine service items
These are the items covered in a standard service. Most garages include oil, oil filter and a basic inspection. The rest are typically checked or replaced on a schedule.
| Service item | Interval | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
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Engine oil and filter
Manufacturer specifies 10,000 miles or 12 months.
CK
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10,000 miles or 1 year |
£80–£120
Dealer: £120–£180
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Air filter
Manufacturer interval 20,000 miles. Check at every service on dusty roads. Clogged filter worsens carbon buildup on direct injection engines.
CK
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20,000 miles or 2 years |
£25–£40
Dealer: £40–£70
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Cabin pollen filter
Located behind glove box. Replace annually in high-pollution areas. Affects HVAC efficiency and cabin air quality.
CK
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20,000 miles or 2 years |
£20–£35
Dealer: £35–£60
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Fuel filter
Diesel models only. Located in fuel tank as part of pump assembly on some variants, in-line filter on others. Check specification for your vehicle.
CK · R2.2
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40,000 miles or 4 years |
£80–£140
Dealer: £140–£220
|
Major service items
These are the big-ticket items. Miss them and you risk engine or gearbox damage. The costs are higher but the consequences of skipping are much worse.
| Service item | Interval | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
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Gearbox oil
Manufacturer claims lifetime fill but specialists recommend 60,000-mile changes. 8-speed auto requires ATF SP-IV or equivalent. Manual transmission uses 75W-90 gear oil.
CK
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60,000 miles or 5 years |
£150–£220
Dealer: £220–£320
|
Periodic maintenance
Items that don't need doing at every service but should be on your radar at the right mileage or age.
| Service item | Interval | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
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Spark plugs
Manufacturer interval 40,000 miles. Consider replacement at 30,000 miles on Theta II to help combat carbon buildup. Use NGK or equivalent OEM specification iridium plugs.
CK · Theta II, Lambda II
|
40,000 miles or 4 years |
£80–£120
Dealer: £150–£220
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Brake fluid
Manufacturer specifies 2 years regardless of mileage. Critical for maintaining pedal feel and preventing internal corrosion. Use DOT 4 brake fluid.
CK
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2 years |
£60–£90
Dealer: £90–£140
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Coolant flush
Manufacturer interval 60,000 miles or 5 years. Use Kia Long Life Coolant (ethylene glycol). Critical for turbo engine thermal management.
CK
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60,000 miles or 5 years |
£80–£120
Dealer: £120–£180
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Kia Stinger service FAQs
How often should a Kia Stinger be serviced?
A Kia Stinger should have an oil service every 10,000 miles or 1 year, whichever comes first. Manufacturer specifies 10,000 miles or 12 months.
How much does a Kia Stinger service cost?
A basic service at an independent garage typically costs £80–£120. Main dealer servicing is usually £120–£180. Major items like timing belts or gearbox services cost significantly more.
Can I service a Kia Stinger at an independent garage?
Yes. Under UK consumer law, using an independent garage does not void your manufacturer warranty, provided they use parts meeting the manufacturer's specification and follow the correct schedule. However, independent services won't appear in the franchised dealer digital records.