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Maintenance Engine oil (Petrol)
Smartstream G1.2
Use a funnel to help prevent oil from
being spilled on engine components.
Use only the specified engine oil. (Refer
to "Recommended lubricants and capac
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ities" on page 9-7.)
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
engine oil according to the mainte
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nance schedule.
僅 To keep the engine in optimal condi
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tion, use the recommended engine oil
and filter. If the recommended engine
oil and filter are not used replace it
according to the maintenance sched
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ule under severe usage conditions.
僅 The purpose of the maintenance
schedule for engine oil replacement is
to prevent oil deterioration and it is
irrelevant to oil consumption. Check
and refill engine oil regularly.