Herb Chambers Kia of Burlington

2018 Kia Rio Oil Filter

Kia Oil Filter service at Herb Chambers Kia of Burlington in Burlington, MA

Frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions

6 common questions answered

Is the oil filter replaced every time a 2018 Kia Rio has its oil changed?Yes, the oil filter should be replaced with the oil on a 2018 Kia Rio.

The manufacturer's published maintenance schedule for this model year calls for oil filter replacement every 7,500 miles. Replacing both together prevents fresh oil from immediately flowing through a filter that has accumulated debris.

  • Filter matched to the 1.6-liter engine
  • New drain plug gasket or washer where applicable
  • Leak check after the engine is run
What is included in an oil filter replacement on a 2018 Kia Rio?An oil filter replacement includes an engine-matched filter, a renewed drain plug gasket or washer where applicable, and a post-service leak check.

The filter is selected for the 2018 Kia Rio's 1.6-liter inline-four engine. After the oil and filter work is completed, the engine is run so the filter seal can be checked for leaks before the vehicle is returned.

  • Filter matched to the engine's specification
  • Drain plug sealing component renewed where used
  • Filter seal inspected after running the engine
What happens if the oil filter on a 2018 Kia Rio is not replaced?If the filter becomes loaded, its bypass valve can open and oil can circulate without being filtered.

A loaded filter does not stop the engine from getting oil; it stops the engine from getting filtered oil. That is why replacing the filter with the oil matters, even when the engine continues to run normally.

  • Debris remains captured in an increasingly loaded filter
  • The bypass valve may allow unfiltered oil circulation
  • The filter may have gone beyond the oil-change interval
Does a 2018 Kia Rio need a specific oil filter?Yes, the filter must be matched to the 2018 Kia Rio's 1.6-liter, four-cylinder engine.

Filters are not interchangeable across engines because fit and application differ. Herb Chambers Kia of Burlington matches the filter to the engine actually fitted without relying on a universal filter.

  • 1.6-liter engine application
  • Inline-four cylinder configuration
  • Filter selected for this engine
Can the oil be changed on a 2018 Kia Rio without changing the filter?The oil can be changed separately, but the filter should be replaced with the oil according to the manufacturer's schedule.

The 2018 Kia Rio's published schedule calls for oil filter replacement every 7,500 miles. Stretching one filter across two oil changes allows it to keep accumulating debris and may lead to bypass operation.

  • New oil works with a fresh filter
  • Debris remains contained by the filter
  • Filter replacement is performed alongside the oil
How do I book an oil and filter service at Herb Chambers Kia of Burlington?You can schedule an appointment online or call Herb Chambers Kia of Burlington at 781-868-4638.

The service team can arrange oil and filter maintenance for your 2018 Kia Rio at 93 Cambridge Street, Rte 3A, Burlington, MA 01803. Booking gets the filter matched to the engine actually fitted and replaced alongside the oil.

  • Online service scheduling
  • Oil filter matched to the 1.6-liter engine
  • Service at the Burlington, MA dealership