Maintenance
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Engine oil (Petrol)
authorised Kia dealer/service part
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ner.
䳜 If the maintenance schedule to
replace engine oil is exceeded, the
engine oil performance may dete
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riorate, and the engine condition
may be affected. Therefore,
replace the engine oil according to
the maintenance schedule.
䳜 To keep the engine in optimal
condition, use the recommended
engine oil and filter. If the recom
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mended engine oil and filter are
not used replace it according to
the maintenance schedule under
severe usage conditions.
䳜 The purpose of the maintenance
schedule for engine oil replace
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ment is to prevent oil deteriora
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tion and it is irrelevant to oil
consumption. Check and refill
engine oil regularly.
Used engine oil
Used engine oil may cause skin irri
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tation or cancer if left in contact
with the skin for prolonged periods
of time. Used engine oil contains
chemicals that have caused cancer
in laboratory animals. Always pro
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tect your skin by washing your
hands thoroughly with soap and
warm water as soon as possible
after handling used oil.
The engine oil is very hot immedi
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ately after the vehicle has been
driven and can cause burns during
replacement. Replace the engine oil
after the engine oil has cooled down.