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My mechanic says between 70 and 80 thousand miles.

Your mechanic is wrong. Kia recommends changing it every 105,000 miles. Warning: This is an interference engine. It would appear you need to find another mechanic. He is just making money off you by replacing the belt more often than need be.

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