Month: June 2015

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