Kia Picanto Maintenance

which is a good place in klang valley to service a kia picanto? Is the maintenance of this model cheap? Thanks.

Hi Fren,

For me Kia Picanto@ Naza Suria easy to maintain... I am using it since 2008 till present. Mileage clock 79+++KM. So far no issue at all. Still drive comfort like brand new.No Vibration inside cabin.It means the mounting long lasting. For automatic transmission, it using different type of Gear Oil. Not SP3( Here need to becareful if wrong oil pour, then ur gearbox gone). Engine oil just 3 Litre although 4 cylinder engine.

Fuel Consumption around 0.12 to 0.13 sen @ RM1.90 RON 95 for Automatic.... if petrol consume more that, that means need to inspect plug and for sure throttle body need to clean n need diagnosis. Then the performance will resume as brand new.

Good Sound Proof which i really like without any noise from panel even moving on uneven road

For Pick up, its more to comfortable level as this car wins 3 Star Safety in EuroNCAP. The Chassis quite heavy.

But wat i dislike is the ride is quite Bumpy like Myvi. Need to replace different type of Absorber as Stock absorber too soft.

oh oh..what is the exact transmission oil?..i've been using dextron III.

This code i found for Picanto ATF : hyundai SP III. JWS3314

Dear Vemaltech,

Thanks for the info, really appreciate your help

I just use the dextron III, but change every 10,000 km..so far still very smooth.

i use to drive picanto for 3 1/2 yrs with 70,000km ...

maintenance just like other local or jap car with same segment.
part is easier to get in klang valley & price is almost as same as others (same segment)

after 3x free service & nazakia SC .... i just do service at outside workshop except when the time to replace ATF oil, then I did at authorised SC (bcoz afraid about fake oil or different oil grade)

hi all,
i'm shopping around for a picanto/suria. any particular things that need to be looked at when inspecting the car?

[quote name='imp' date='Oct 24 2011, 02:37 PM' post='1766645']
hi all,
i'm shopping around for a picanto/suria. any particular things that need to be looked at when inspecting the car?
[Please ensure the gear box was in good condition, bring any mechanic that you know for test drive to see if the gear box is smooth or not..other than that should be ok]

Dear Zamorin,

Please always ensure you use the JWS3314 as per recommeded by manual book.
Also take note to buy only the genuine one as there is imitation one outside.
The genuine one must be sell around RM50.00 for 1L