Representative photoBattery boost for a 2011 Kia Forte
Battery boost for the 2011 Kia Forte: request it and CarmaCars arranges it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 8.1 to 9.2 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
A trusted shop does the work and you keep driving while it has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2011 Kia Forte for battery boost
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2011 Kia Forte: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 35 | 33 | 31 | 31 |
| MPG combined (US) | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 35 | 34 | 31 | 31 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 566 L (20 cu ft) | 566 L (20 cu ft) | 566 L (20 cu ft) | 566 L (20 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,317 | US$2,450 | US$2,600 | US$2,600 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,512 | $2,636 | $2,822 | $2,852 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2011 Kia Forte
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 162 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (48), air bags (36) and service brakes (29). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V652000 | 2023-09-25 | service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an... |
| 18V363000 | 2018-06-01 | air bags: air bag/restraint control module | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying. |
| 16V070000 | 2016-02-05 | power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011 Forte vehicles manufactured August 27, 2010, to November 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a transmission fluid cooler hose that may have been improperly manufactured, resulting in a transmission fluid leak. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Battery boost: how we help
Battery boost for the 2011 Kia Forte: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. A slow crank on a cold morning is often the first sign of a tired battery.
Your car, your notes
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Forte. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.0L 4-cylinder. If you have the service history of your Forte, have it ready for the shop. Its 2.0L 4-cylinder drives through a 6-speed automatic.
Our part and the shop's part
Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name.
Keep moving meanwhile
Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Delivery to your door is available across the Toronto area.
Good habits for your car
Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt. Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them.
What to ask
Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice. Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate.
One more step
Start with the car, the job and your location.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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