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Checking The Engine Oil

  1. Warm up the engine and turn the ignition off.
  2. Remove the filler cap (on the rocker cover), then remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
    Fig 1: Locating Drain Plug
    G01981979Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the drain plug and tighten to specified torque.

    Tightening torque

    Drain plug : 35-45 Nm (350-450 kg.cm, 26-32 lb.ft)

  4. Fill the crankcase with fresh oil through the filler port.

    Lit (U.S.qts, Imp.qts.)

    Fig 2: Identifying Crankcase Drain & Fill Specifications
    G01981980Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Pull the dipstick out in order to check the oil level.
    Fig 3: Checking Oil Level
    G01981981Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the filler plug.
  7. Recheck the level of the engine oil after a road test.