Kia Sportage: Checking the engine oil level
Engine oil is used for lubricating, cooling,
and operating various hydraulic components
in the engine. Engine oil consumption
while driving is normal, and it is
necessary to check and refill the engine
oil regularly. Also, check and refill the oil
level within the recommended maintenance
schedule to prevent deterioration
of oil performance.
Check the engine oil following the below
procedure.
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Smartstream G2.5 GDi
- Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.
- Start the engine and allow it to reach
normal operating temperature.
- Turn the engine off, remove the oil
filler cap and pull the dipstick out.
Wait for 15 minutes for the oil to
return to the oil pan.
- Wipe the dipstick clean and re-insert it
fully.
- Pull the dipstick out again and check
the level. Check if the oil level is
between the F-L line, and if it is below
the L line, add enough oil to bring the
level to F line.
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.
CAUTION
When you wipe the oil level gauge, you
should wipe it with a clean cloth. When
mixed with debris, it can cause engine
damage.
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Smartstream G2.5 GDi
Use a funnel to help prevent oil from
being spilled on engine components.
Use only the specified engine oil.
- Do not spill engine oil when adding or
changing engine oil. Wipe off spilled
oil immediately.
- The engine oil consumption may
increase while you break in a new
vehicle and it will be stabilized after
driving 4,000 miles (6,000 km).
- The engine oil consumption can be
affected by driving habits, climate
conditions, traffic conditions, oil quality,
etc. Therefore, it is recommended
that you inspect the engine oil level
regularly and refill it if necessary.
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The lubrication, rust prevention, cooling,
and cleaning effect of the engine oil will
gradually degrade during its use. Have
the engine oil and filter changed by an
authorized Kia dealer according
The high-pressure cooling system has a
reservoir filled with year round antifreeze
coolant. The reservoir is filled at
the factory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level at least on
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Repair procedures
Replacement
1. Remove the front wheel & tire.
Tightening torque:
88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)
CAUTION
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel &
tire (A).
2. Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) from the f
CAUTION
Detach the speed restriction label from
the sealant bottle, and place it in a highly
visible place inside the vehicle such as
on the steering wheel to remind the
driver not to drive too fast.
Shake the sealant bottle.
Remove the cap of the sealant bottle
and screw co