Maintenance – KIA Sedona 2010 User Manual

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Maintenance

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ENGINE OIL

Checking the engine oil level

1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to reach

normal operating temperature.

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.

5. Pull the dipstick out again and check

the level. The level should be between
F and L.

If it is near or at L, add enough oil to bring
the level to F. Do not overfill.

Use a funnel to refill the new oil com-
fortably.

Use only the specified engine oil. (Refer
to “Recommended Lubricants” later in
this section.)

Have engine oil and filter changed by an
Authorized Kia Dealer according to the
Maintenance Schedule at the beginning
of this section.

WARNING

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
contains chemicals that have
caused cancer in laboratory ani-
mals. Always protect your skin by
washing your hands thoroughly
with soap and warm water as soon
as possible after handling used oil.

WARNING -

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.

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