Planning a vacation road trip in a Rio? It helps to prep the car for a long journey.
Traveling alone through a hot, dusty city makes it even more important to perform maintenance to extend the vehicle’s life, since the load on the car is spread across the highway and suburbs alike.
Summer brings a heavy workload for a car engine. Heat can cause oil to thin, and when oil hasn’t been changed for a long time, it loses its ability to shield engine parts from wear. Tires and bearings see increased stress, and the risk of an expensive overhaul grows with every mile. Routine upkeep now can prevent costly repairs later that could jeopardize a Rio’s reliability.
The affordable oil filter from Behind the Wheel cleans oil effectively, removing contaminants before they circulate through the engine. It is essential to replace the filter when changing the oil. Choosing filters in today’s market can be tricky. Expensive brands may be faked, and many lower-cost options from abroad may not meet quality standards. It is wiser to favor filters produced domestically. Within this range, Za Rulem branded filters are recognized for solid quality at fair prices.
The Kia Rio air filter offers high dust tolerance and helps protect the engine from abrasive particles for a long period. All filtration is important, especially when summer dust levels are elevated on the roads. Poor air filtration can harm modern engines within just a few tens of miles. It is advisable to change the air filter more frequently, and affordable options from Behind the Wheel provide good performance without breaking the bank.
The cabin filter from Behind the Wheel comes in two versions: coal and standard. In summer, many Rio drivers prefer to use air conditioning rather than opening windows, which increases the load on the cabin filter. To ensure consistently clean air, a carbon-filled filter is a strong choice, available under the Za Rulem brand. A simpler filter is also available for those on a tighter budget.
Brake pads from Behind the Wheel offer long life and are available with spare discs and minimal noise. Summer driving places additional strain on braking systems, especially on Rio’s acceleration on dry highways. Heat and higher speeds accelerate pad wear. If the pad thickness is reduced, or the acoustic wear indicator sounds, it is wise to replace with economical, effective pads from Behind the Wheel. Front and rear brake pads are typically stocked and often come with out-of-the-box wear indicators.
Through the site, readers can assemble a Rio Solaris maintenance kit from Behind the Wheel, tailored to keep wheels turning smoothly on long trips. This approach helps ensure dependable performance across varied Canadian and American road conditions.