Based on real life experience, the Kia Ceed 2012 SW 1.6 timing chain change interval is approximately 180,000 km as at this mileage it may become overstretched and require replacement, so it is recommended to check the condition of the chain periodically after this mileage is reached and replace the timing chain if it becomes excessively Based on real life experience, the Kia Cee`d 1.4 2012 timing chain change interval is approximately 200,000 km as at this mileage it may become overstretched and require replacement, so it is recommended to check the condition of the chain periodically after this mileage is reached and replace the timing chain if it becomes excessively Kia Ceed 1.6 petrol fuel filter change interval is 60,000 km. Spark plugs. Replacement interval for spark plugs is 60,000 km. Timing chain. There is no manufacturer specified replacement interval for the engine timing chain on Kia Ceed 2007 1.6 petrol, expecting it to last until the engine is overhauled (approximately 180,000 km - 300,000 km). Based on real life experience, the Kia Pro_Cee`d 1.6 2015 timing chain change interval is approximately 180,000 km as at this mileage it may become overstretched and require replacement, so it is recommended to check the condition of the chain periodically after this mileage is reached and replace the timing chain if it becomes excessively Carens Timing Belt Change 2.0lt CRDI Interval. I've just bought a 2004 CRDI with 68,000 miles on the clock. When I asked about the timing belt the sales guy (none Kia dealer garage) said it wouldn't need changing until 90,000 miles, yet I've just spoken to my local kia dealer and they told me 60,000 miles. Just to confuse things, I've just read wards287. I have a 2005 UK Crdti 4wd auto. I did the timing belt, water pump and pulleys but it is not easy. You have to support the engine on the sump, remove the top left engine mounting completely, front engine mounting by the radiator and using the jack ( I used a block of wood under the engine) lift and lower the engine carefully to access 32 posts · Joined 2016. #4 · Dec 1, 2017. My wife's 2006 Rio's timing belt was replaced at 129k miles. Begged her to do it, saying that if we further delay it, we may damage the engine valvetrain or worse. She got that Rio way back 2010. The Smartstream D1.6 features a new integrated thermal management system and is lighter than its predecessor thanks to an engine block constructed from aluminum. The engine uses a long life timing belt to drive the camshafts and makes 136 PS (134 hp; 100 kW) at 4,000 rpm and 32.6 kg⋅m (236 lb⋅ft; 320 N⋅m) of torque between 2,000 and 2,250 Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. More service info: Timing chain change interval: 180,000 km (recommended) Sometimes manufacturers do not specify timing chain replacement intervals and design chains for engine life. The last KIA vehicle with a belt was the 2012 V6 Rondo (only available in Canada), other than that the 2011 Soul 2.0L had a belt but went to a chain with the 2012 model. The easiest way to tell if you have a chain is look in your owners manual maintenance section and see if there is any replacement for a timing belt, if not then its a chain. CNLwde.