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by ErroneousBosh 80 days ago
They need the oil and coolant changed apparently, or they won't warranty the battery.

Mine needs a set of tyres every few years, a set of brakes every few years, and an oil change or two a year. None of this is especially expensive.
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Schiendelman 80 days ago
Oil and coolant? No, someone has lied to you. EVs do not need either changed.
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ErroneousBosh 80 days ago
They need coolant for the battery and motor which degrades, and they need oil for the gearbox.

I guess you're in the US, where "lifetime oil" is a thing. Expect the gearbox to be scrap once it's a little outside the warranty period.

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Schiendelman 79 days ago
Based on your attitude I now can't tell if you're being led astray or if you're actively attempting to lead others astray. Here's a set of guidelines for that vehicle, which do not remotely align with your claims:

https://www.wilsonkia.com/service/service-tips/kia-niro-main...

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