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Maintenance Engine oil (Petrol)
Smartstream G1.2
(Petrol engine) 1.4 MPI
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 9-9.)
䳜 Do not spill engine oil when adding
or changing engine oil. Wipe off
spilled oil immediately.
䳜 The engine oil consumption may
increase while you break in a new
vehicle and it will be stabilized
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 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.