Maintenance
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Engine oil (Petrol)
Smartstream G2.5
Smartstream G3.5
Check if the oil level is between the
F-L line and refill it if the oil level is
near the L line.
Use a funnel to help prevent oil from
being spilled on engine components.
Use only the specified engine oil.
(Refer to "Recommended lubricants
and capacities" on page 8-7.)
䳜 The engine oil consumption may
increase whilst you break in a new
vehicle and it will be stabilised
after driving 6,000 km (4,000
miles).
䳜 The engine oil consumption can be
affected by driving habits, climate
conditions, traffic conditions, oil
quality, etc. Therefore, it is rec
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ommended that you inspect the
engine oil level regularly and refill
it if necessary.
Changing the engine oil and filter
Have the engine oil and filter
replaced by a professional work
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shop. Kia recommends to visit an
authorised Kia dealer/service part
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ner.
䳜 If exceeding the maintenance
schedule for replacement of
engine oil, the engine oil perfor
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mance may deteriorate and the
engine condition may be affected.
Therefore, the replacement cycle
should be observed.
䳜 To keep the engine in optimal
condition, use recommended
engine oil. If not using the recom
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mended oil, replace it according to
the severe usage maintenance
conditions.
* The engine oil change interval is
set for the purpose of preventing
oil deterioration, and is not related
the amount of oil consumption; so,
check and refill the amount of the
oil regularly.