Maintenance
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Engine oil (for diesel)
Changing the engine oil and filter
We recommend that the engine oil
and filter be replaced by an autho
rized Kia dealer according to the
Maintenance Schedule at the begin
ning of this chapter.
Used engine oil may cause irritation
or cancer of the skin if left in con
tact with the skin for prolonged
periods of time. Used engine oil con
tains chemicals that have caused
cancer in laboratory animals. Always
protect your skin by washing your
hands thoroughly with soap and
warm water as soon as possible
after handling used oil.
Engine oil (for diesel)
Checking the engine oil level
U2 1.5 TCI
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level
ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to
reach normal operating tempera
ture.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for a
few minutes (about 5 minutes)
for the oil to return to the oil pan.
4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean,
and re-insert it fully.
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.
5. Pull the dipstick out again and
check the level.
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