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I would recommend going by what the owner manuel says to do at 75k miles. As far as the Thermostat and Gasket, I would remove those from the list as those are typically on the maintenance list of things to do, however, it wouldn't hurt to have them inspected. As far as the air and cabin filter, those you can do on your own, just look up a couple of Youtube videos, it'll take you all but ten minutes, save you money. As far as the complete fuel, I presume you mean by a fuel line clean. I would start now, and every 10k miles, just add Royal Purple Fuel Cleaner, this will help clean out the fuel lines and I've always found it to work better than seafoam (I started this at 30k miles). When you add it, do it after an oil change and when your tank is near empty. Coolant, transmission flush, drive belt, I would get done. Clamps, have them inspected, and have the Upper and Lower Radiator Hose Inspected, they are designed to last at least 100k miles.

Finally, I wouldn't take it to the Kia dealership, I would have the mechanic to above said things, it'll be easier on the wallet :)

I attempted to do that as well, but wound up getting a transmitter instead. Just in case your curious, it has fantastic quality.

GOgroove FlexSMART X2 Bluetooth FM Transmitter for Car Radio w/ USB Charger , Multip... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003PPGOC0/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_m2LFzbG5D7MC3

Sorry couldn't be more help!

I know they've got the Subaru stigma attached to them, but Hella's SuperTone horns are an amazing upgrade for not a ton of money.

This stuff is the best interior cleaner you can buy.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FJDL0J8/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1526956627&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=chemical+guys+tire+and+trim+gel&dpPl=1&dpID=41JZLSbJQqL&ref=plSrch has a nice shine and won't fling off the tires like spray dressing

rub the seals of the door with silicone grease (the best is Honda Shin-Etsu Silicone, but any cheap tube of silicone grease would probably do fine). I would imagine that pam would get sticky/tacky after awhile and be counterproductive.

Unfortunately car care can be somewhat expensive when you use the right products. I have a 2013 EX in SWP, so my garage is full of detailing products. Polishes, sealants, cleaners. You name, I've probably got it.

For calipers:
https://vvividshop.com/products/vvivid-red-enamel-wrap-heat-resistant

For the rims:
https://smile.amazon.com/Carpro-Iron-Remover-500-Sprayer/dp/B004UM6DLE?sa-no-redirect=1
and then
https://smile.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys-WAC_303-8-Ounce-Sealant/dp/B001THV9D0/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1505942169&sr=1-1&keywords=wheel+guard

Not stock, but there are aftermarket solutions now.


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S1M8C34/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4t7GDbGJBN2KP

Amazon $79.95
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00I2VRX04/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1522193095&sr=8-13&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=kia+forte+floor+mats

Here if Amazon is an option for you.

Have you tried transmission sealer? Such as https://www.amazon.com/BlueDevil-Transmission-Sealer-Ounce-00236/dp/B0079JWMME/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

I was going to use this.. thoughts? https://www.amazon.com/Castrol-03084-5W-30-Synthetic-Motor/dp/B00ICSWGJ0/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1499440761&sr=8-3-fkmr1&keywords=Magnatec+5W-30+A5

I had an 09 Rio, used this

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GJFGE0K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Maxxim Maze

Or just get this and blow everyone's mind: http://www.amazon.com/FIAMM-66059-OOGA-Horn-Fashioned/dp/B0006Q933S

Found these on Amazon. They have a surprisingly large selection of auto accessories.

WeatherTech 40516 Cargo Liner https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000X20FS2/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_ivCPub0HFA6J2

Wholesale Novline 2012-2014 Kia Rio Black Cargo Mat, [Floor Mats, Cargo] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R24OJ7C/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_IvCPub1CXCSAK

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I bought these for my 2014 Kia Sorento

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J0Q65YU

It's one number off of your part number but I believe it doesn't make a difference. Going by the picture, they look the same size.

So I am not sure. As the manual for the 2013 Optima says this:

> API Service SM*3, ILSAC GF-4 or above

I did 15 minutes of googling... and the best I can tell is it means 0w-20 / 0w-30 / 5w-20 / 5w-30 / 10w-30

Some more googling revealed that the cheapest of Normal engine oils exceed these requirements.

This one on amazon is API SN (which is better than API SM) And ILSAC GF-5 (Which is better than GF-4)

So what I am saying is... according to what little I just learned in 15 minutes... Your car can take the cheapest shit you can find as long as it meets one of those requirements.

technically a synthetic rated GF-4 would work worse than a normal oil rated GF-5 from what I have read.

I say wait for someone with more knowledge to respond than me. But if it was me. I would have no issues going with Regular Oil.

Heck maybe even try to get Kia corporate on the phone. or call a few KIA dealerships shops and ask.