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If you need to change a burnt out cargo area light bulb in the trunk of your first generation (2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013) Kia Forte sedan, check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (including the replacement part number) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2010-2013 Kia Forte Trunk Light Bulb Replacement Guide

If you’ve been having trouble seeing out of the front windshield window of your first generation (2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013) Kia Forte during a rain or snow storm, you probably need to change the wiper blades, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (including the blade sizes in inches and replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

Kia Forte Windshield Window Wiper Blades Replacement Guide

The best way to keep your first generation (2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013) Kia Forte running reliably is to regularly change the motor oil and the filter on the Theta II 2.0 liter inline four cylinder motor. To view my DIY instructions for the procedure, including the replacement oil filter part numbers, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2010-2013 Kia Forte Engine Oil Change Guide

If you’ve been having a hard time starting the engine in your first generation (2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013) Kia Forte, especially on a cold morning, and the OEM 12 volt car battery is a few years old, you probably need to replace it with a new one. Take a look at my DIY instructions for the procedure (including the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail picture below.

2010-2013 Kia Forte 12V Car Battery Replacement Guide

The iridium tipped OEM spark plugs in a first generation (2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013) Kia Forte with the Hyundai Theta II 2.0 liter inline four cylinder engine can last up to 100,000 miles, but they should be checked before that mileage. Take a look at my DIY tutorial for the procedure (including the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2010-2013 Kia Forte Engine Spark Plugs Replacement Guide

If you need to change a burnt out high mount third brake light bulb in the rear deck lid above the trunk of your first generation (2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013) Kia Forte sedan, check out my DIY instructions for the procedure, including the replacement part number, by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2010-2013 Kia Forte 3rd Brake Light Bulb Replacement Guide

If you’ve been having an electrical problem with your first generation (2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013) Kia Forte sedan such as the headlights, A/C (air conditioning) system, wiper blades, tail lights, 12V power outlet, radio or the power windows not working, you should check for a blown fuse or relay in either the engine bay or the interior passenger compartment electrical panels. Take a look at my DIY tutorial for the procedure by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2010-2013 Kia Forte Electrical Fuses Replacement Guide

The engine air filter element in a first generation (2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013) Kia Forte with the Theta II 2.0 liter inline four cylinder motor should be cleaned at every oil change and replaced when overly soiled. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (including the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2010-2013 Kia Forte 2.0L I4 Engine Air Filter Replacement Guide

The headlight housings of a first generation (2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013) Kia Forte contain the low beam, high beam and front turn signal light bulbs. If you need to change any of these bulbs, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (including the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2010-2013 Kia Forte Headlight Bulbs Replacement Guide

If you need to change a burnt out glove box light bulb in your first generation (2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013) Kia Forte, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (including the replacement part number) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2010-2013 Kia Forte Glove Box Light Bulb Replacement Guide