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2023 Kia Telluride SX Prestige — need advice: Do shorter oil intervals actually make sense for my use?

MileageRoadieCommunity StarterApr 11, 20262023 Kia Telluride SX PrestigeNashville
2023 Kia Telluride SX Prestige, about 22,000 miles. Most of my driving is short trips with a lot of idling, but the factory interval is pretty long. I'd rather not waste oil, but I also plan to keep the car past 150k. How would you set an interval based on use instead of just mileage? Trying to diagnose before I book a shop.
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GarageDad13Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 11, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2023 Kia Telluride in Nashville, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. I'd do that before spending real money. On “need advice: do shorter oil intervals actually,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Happy to compare notes if your setup is different. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
JDMTuner26Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 11, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2023 Kia Telluride before a big repair or a big spend. That's where I'd start. Monthly payment math is how wallets disappear. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
ShiftCommuter32Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 12, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2023 Kia Telluride owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. Then you'll know the next fork. Time, temperature, and whether it's in gear are the notes that actually help a shop. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
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