We'll see how long this one lasts.
I've always changed the original oil at 1k miles unless the manufacturer specifies that it not be changed early, then at just the recommended miles.
Exceptional maintenance doesn't prolong these engines, so just cross your fingers.

 

I usually do it at 500-1000 miles to be safe, but the newer cars might not need to do it that soon!

 

Not sure your trans fluid will be 'new'

 

Another question, are the replacement engines new or rebuilt?

 

Taking a guess, I would think they are new, but with the amount of engines that have been replaced who knows if they use any parts from the destroyed engines. When you think about the KSDS upgrade it's to stop the engine from seizing and possible fire, but in your case, like many others, the engine is fine except for the bearing and oil channels. Do they scrap the entire engine, block and all, or save all they can, do a job on the head and use it on another short block? I know I would if it were my business and giving a warranty what's to lose for the customer? Got to save money somehow.

Don't know if you'll get an answer that is accurate unless a friend works in the engine assembly plant..... if they even do the work in the plant, possibly elsewhere as they would probably slow down the production line if done in that plant.

Just had a thought. When you get the car back take a look at the engine number. I know the trans has codes that can be decifered as I've used them in years past, but haven't had time today to look at engine codes as we're headed out the door.

 

Will ask Kia Canada.

 

As they are customer relations specialists, they'll just tell you what you want to hear.

 

Feldman Kia of Novi Michigan have me a new long block for my 13 SXL. Told me to watch my RPM's for the first 600 miles then come back for an oil change

 

They say it's new, but how would they know that all parts are new? They, dealers, have no idea what the foreign companies are doing. Have known many zone reps and let me say that they see changes in manufacturing that were never relayed to the people down the line.
To me they are just using a synonym for another engine without consideration of the internal or even external parts used.

Just a bit of information-If one were to by a "new" engine through Kia parts there is a $2000 deposit that is refundable when the old engine is brought back. Geez, wonder what they do with the return core/parts......I'm not a gambler, but bet you they use useable parts in "new" engines, no doubt in my mind.