Maintenance Tips for High-Mileage Vehicles in North Olmsted, OH

Maintenance Tips for High-Mileage Vehicles in North Olmsted, OH

There are multiple ways in which your vehicle’s maintenance needs will change after it reaches a certain number of miles. If your model has over 80,000 miles registered on the odometer, it's time for you to speak to our Halleen Kia service technicians about what you need to prepare from now on. If you’re interested in what is different, we have prepared this overview of some tips to help maintain your high-mileage car in North Olmsted. 

Oil Changes

Once your Sportage reaches over 80,000 miles, it’s important to change the way you go forward with oil changes. These are very important, as your engine has been running for a long time and has some wear and tear that factory-fresh cars don't have. The constant grinding of gears and movement will cause your entire vehicle to run sluggish if it is not properly lubricated when you head to Bradley Woods Reservation. You need a different oil which is typically thicker and you also need to change your motor oil sooner and more frequently than before. Usually oil that’s meant for high-mileage vehicles is labeled as such, making it easier to distinguish from lubricant for factory-fresh cars. Our technicians know what is right for your specific Kia car. 

Transmission and Brake Fluid Checks

Our Service Department wants to bring your attention to your transmission and brake fluid. Now that your car has reached 80,000 miles or more, it’s important to get your gearbox checked. This includes changing the fluid required to keep it running. It’s like lubricant and because it’s highly toxic to the environment, we always encourage our customers to bring their Sorento to our location for this procedure. Another fluid that needs to be checked is for your brakes. This hydraulic liquid absorbs the pressure from the brake pedal, which will keep you stationed at red lights on your way home from Bunns Lake Wildlife Area safely. 

Exterior Care

With all of the miles registered on the odometer, it’s also important to care for the outside of the vehicle as well as the internal mechanical components. For example, any chipped paint can be repaired at a body shop. Make sure you are constantly washing and waxing the outside so you have no rust or damage from the elements, such as accumulated snow. Small dents and scratches should be fixed, especially if they are exposing the metal, to avoid any larger fixes down the road. If you have any questions, contact our location and we will be sure to put your mind at ease.

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No doubt we will be coming to Halleen again!

Brandi M
12-4-2018
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

This is the third car we have bought from Halleen Kia. (And we still have the first one which is a 2009 and pushing $150K miles!). We actually come from out of state where we have a Kia dealership five minutes from our house, but we choose to drive nearly four hours to get the excellent service Halleen provides. Our sales consultant, Brandon Bowen, was courteous, knowledgeable and did not put any pressure on us to make a decision. Once we made our decision, the financing and delivery process was quick and smooth. Brandon also insisted on showing us all the cool features of our new vehicle. We will definitely request that Brandon assist us with our next purchase and there is no doubt we will be coming to Halleen again!

Great job guys!

Maureen L.
12-1-2018
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Martial Lester was extremely professional & accommodating to work with when we purchased our 2019 Kia Optima. He went out of his way to make sure all our questions were answered and also instruct us on features that were new to us. I would highly recommend him for your vehicle purchase. Our Financing experience was easy as well. Steve Stein made it a breeze. Great job guys!

Nice people & friendly professional demeanor.

Phin J.
11-30-2018
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Nice setup with a futuristic/modern feel. All salespeople are easily accessible because they're not sitting in offices but in an open space with enough space between each desk so customers don't feel crowded. Nice people & friendly professional demeanor.

Love the perks

Michelle K
11-27-2018
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Arnaldo Rivera spent time with me showing me options, answering my questions, and was not pushy at all. He was very pleasant and funny as was Steve, the finance manager. You can tell these employees are well treated and love their jobs at Kia of North Olmsted. I also love the perks I get like the free car washes.

Thank you Halleen Kia and Jim for making my dreams come true!

Christy G.
11-27-2018
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Jim the salesman was awesome!!! Made me feel at home as soon as I walked through the door. He genuinely cares about his customers!!! I walked in with not that good of credit and left there with a 2019 Kia Rio. I was so excited I was able to get my car that I started crying and gave him a hug for helping me and treating me & my mother like family. Great place to purchase a new or used car. If you want excellent service ask for Jim. Thank you Halleen Kia and Jim for making my dreams come true!

Best customer service ever!

Myra C
11-26-2018
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

If you are looking to buy a car Halleen KIA is the place to go. Knowledgeable, Reliable, Friendly, and Patient. I had a ton of questions and each one was answered. No pressure. No rushing. My salesman Gregg Zolnai was excellent. Best customer service ever!

Honest and friendly Staff. Great experience.

Marilyn V.
11-20-2018
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Honest and friendly Staff. Great experience. I was told I needed my whole rack and pinion replaced by another mechanic. Halleen Kia cleaned my power steering lines and the car runs like new! Saved me a lot of money! Great guys!

They exceeded my expectations!

Laverne W
11-4-2018
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

My experience with Jimmy and Halleen was fabulous as usual. I have been buying cars from them for nearly 20 years. I recommend them to all my friends and family. Jimmy and his colleagues searched for me and found exactly what I wanted. They exceeded my expectations! I loved working with Jimmy for sure! What a great guy!

LOVE THOSE GUYS!

lana06031983
1-20-2018
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

If you need a new Kia you must skip Mentor and Bedford and go over to North Olmstead and see Martial Lester and then Charles Scott. These 2 took care of everything and kept me in my price range for a great vehicle! LOVE THOSE GUYS!

Love Halleen Kia

Cindy McGough
1-19-2018
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

I went on line to look for a small SUV, the on line service was quick and helpful. I made a VIP appointment they were waiting for me at the door, and the Financial part was quick and easy, Love Halleen Kia.

No one wants to spend 3 hours in a dealership

Sandra Rice
1-16-2018
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

No one wants to spend 3 hours in a dealership. We knew what we wanted and what our range was. Jay Vicario and Vadym Poliuk met our needs quickly and with a smile on their faces.

What a easy great time no stress!

Jay Vicario
1-11-2018
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

What a easy great time no stress! I Love my new Kia.Jay and Vadym were very helpful and answered all of our questions.very helpful

Great customer service!!

Sara Fox
1-6-2018
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Great customer service!!

Great place great people

Jim M
1-3-2018
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Great place great people

Service was excellent.

Jerry Single
1-1-2018
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Service was excellent. Thought pricing was pretty expensive, true for most dealerships.

Five stars, Halleen Kia!!!

Maggie N
10-25-2017
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Five stars, Halleen Kia!!! I brought my vehicle in for servicing this past Saturday in the beautiful weather, just as the dealership was having their lunch delivered. Greg in the service department offered me a piece of pepperoni deep dish pizza while I waited for my car to be done. I was extremely pleased that I was able to stroll through the lot and enjoy the weather and my pizza in peace while waiting for my car to be done; not ONE salesmen hounded me and/or followed me around in the parking lot trying to sell me a car. Five stars and two thumbs up, Halleen Kia! I'll definitely make my appointments with Greg from now on..... At lunch time. Lol ;) Thanks for the great service and yummy pizza!!!

Thank You!!!!! Thank You for your honesty.

Diane Fitzgerald
10-18-2017
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Thank You!!!!! Thank You for your honesty. Came in for tires, did not spend as much as I thought I would. Do not need back brakes till next oil change. Always feel comfortable coming here and that is so important for a single woman. They tell me the truth, do not feel like I am being taken advantage of!!!!! Thanks again!!!

Jimmy at Halleen Kia does an amazing job

Alexandra Marti
9-26-2017
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Jimmy at Halleen Kia does an amazing job when it comes to all of my Kia needs. This is my second lease through Kia and I couldn't imagine going to anyone else! Jimmy is very patient, kind, and wants the best for his customers. Not only does he take his time with you, but he make the experience about YOU. I know that I can trust Jimmy to be upfront and honest with me and I know that I will walk out of it with the best price possible. I love my Kia and have had nothing but the BEST service from the Kia staff, especially Jimmy.

Don Bazzo helped us out tremendously

Joey Crewdson
8-30-2017
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Don Bazzo helped us out tremendously, my car broke down out of town and it was a manufacturer error. He was able to speak with the other dealership from out of town and get the car shipped back to his dealership so I can pick it up from their rather than having to drive another 3 hours to go get it. I recommend going to see him, he has always treated us right! Thanks!

Absolutely love the customer service!

Tina Marie
7-18-2017
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Absolutely love the customer service! Roger and Kevin are the best, extremely customer service oriented, are very friendly, upbeat and willing to go that extra mile for your satisfaction! I have never experience such satisfaction at s car dealership before from the time I made the very first call inquiring on the Sorrento through the sales process to oil changes and other repairs. I'm a customer for life!

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