Maintenance
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Engine oil
3. Turn the engine off, remove the oil
filler cap and pull the dipstick out.
Wait for 15 minutes for the oil to
return to the oil pan.
4. Wipe the dipstick clean and re-insert it
fully.
5. Pull the dipstick out again and check
the level. Check if the oil level is
between the F-L line, and if it is below
the L line, add enough oil to bring the
level to F line.
Radiator hose
Be very careful not to touch the radiator
hose when checking or adding the
engine oil as it may be hot enough to
burn you.
When you wipe the oil level gauge, you
should wipe it with a clean cloth. When
mixed with debris, it can cause engine
damage.
(Petrol) 2.0 FR T-GDi
(Petrol) 3.3 T-GDi
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 8-9.)
僅 Do not spill engine oil when adding or
changing engine oil. Wipe off spilled
oil immediately.
僅 The engine oil consumption may
increase whilst you break in a new
vehicle and it will be stabilized after
driving 6,000 km (4,000 miles).
僅 The engine oil consumption can be
affected by driving habits, climate
conditions, traffic conditions, oil qual
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ity, etc. Therefore, it is recommended
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 workshop. Kia recom
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mends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/
service partner.
僅 If the maintenance schedule to
replace engine oil is exceeded, the
engine oil performance may deterio
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rate, and the engine condition may be
affected. Therefore, replace the
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