Maintenance
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Engine oil (diesel)
adding the engine oil as it may be
hot enough to burn you.
5. Pull the dipstick out again and
check the level.
6. The level should be in the C range.
If the level is in the D range, add
enough engine oil to bring the
level up to the C range.
䳜 Do not spill engine oil, when add
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ing or changing engine oil. If you
drop the engine oil on the engine
room, wipe it off immediately.
䳜 When you wipe the oil level gauge,
you should wipe it with a clean
cloth. When mixed with debris, it
can cause engine damage.
Check if the oil level is between the
F-L line and refill it if the oil level is
near the L line.
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.
Figure
Required action accord
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ing to the respective
engine oil level
Range (A)
Contact an authorised
Kia dealer/service part
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ner.
Range (B) Do not refill oil.
Range (C)
You may add oil as long
as the oil level does not
go above C-range.
Range (D)
You must add oil and
make sure that the oil
level is in the C-Range.
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