Kia Sportage: Engine Oil
Repair procedures
Oil And Filter Replacement
CAUTION
- Prolonged and repeated contact with mineral oil will result in the
removal of natural fats from the skin, leading to
dryness, irritation and dermatitis. In addition, used engine oil contains
potentially harmful contaminants which
may cause skin cancer.
- Exercise caution in order to minimize the length and frequency of
contact of your skin to used oil. Wear
protective clothing and gloves. Wash your skin thoroughly with soap and
water, or use water-less hand cleaner,
to remove any used engine oil. Do not use gasoline, thinners, or solvents.
- In order to preserve the environment, used oil and used oil filter
must be disposed of only at designated
disposal sites.
1. Park the car on level ground.
Start the engine and let it warm up.
2. Drain engine oil.
- Remove the oil filler cap.
- After lifting the car, remove the oil drain plug (A) and drain oil into
a container.
3. Replace the oil filter (B).
- Remove the oil filter.
- Check and clean the oil filter installation surface.
- Check the part number of the new oil filter is as same as old one.
- Apply clean engine oil to the gasket of a new oil filter.
- Lightly screw the oil filter into place, and tighten it until the gasket
contacts the seat.
- Tighten it with the torque below.
Tightening torque:
11.8 ~ 15.7N.m (1.2 ~ 1.6kgf.m, 8.7 ~ 11.6lb-ft)
![4. Install the oil drain plug with a new gasket.](images/books/1921/20/index%2030.png)
4. Install the oil drain plug with a new gasket.
Tightening torque:
34.3 ~ 44.1N.m (3.5 ~ 4.5kgf.m, 25.3 ~ 32.5lb-ft)
5. Fill with new engine oil, after removing the engine oil level gauge.
Capacity:
Total: 5.5 L (1.45 U.S.gal., 5.81 U.S.qt., 4.84 lmp.qt.)
Oil pan : 4.2 L (1.11 U.S.gal.. 4.44 U.S.qt., 3.70 lmp.qt.)
Drain and refill including oil filter:
4.6 L (1.22 U.S.gal., 4.86 U.S.qt., 4.05 lmp.qt.)
6. Install the oil filler cap.
7. Start engine and check for oil leaks and check the oil gauge or light for an
indication of oil pressure.
8. Recheck the engine oil level.
Inspection
1. Check the engine oil quality.
Check the oil deterioration, entry of water, discoloring of thinning. If the
quality is visibly poor, replace the oil.
2. Check the engine oil level.
After engine warm up stop the engine wait 5 minutes then check the oil level.
Oil level should be between the "L"
and "F" marks on the dipstick. If low check for leakage and add oil up to the
"F" mark.
NOTE
Do not fill with engine oil above the "F" mark.
Selection Of Engine Oil
Recommendation: 5W-30 ACEA A5 (If not available, refer to the recommended API
or ILSAC classification)
API classification: SL, SM or above
ILSAC classification : GF3, GF4 or above
ACEA Classification: A3 or A5
SAE viscosity grade : Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity number
![NOTE](images/books/1921/20/index%2031.png)
NOTE
For best performance and maximum protection of all types of operation,
select only those lubricants which:
1. Satisfy the requirement of the API or ILSAC classification.
2. Have proper SAE grade number for expected ambient temperature range.
3. Lubricants that do not have both an SAE grade number and API or ILSAC service
classification on the
container should not be used.
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Components and
Components Location
Components
Balance shaft & oil pump
assembly
Balance shaft chain tensioner
Balance shaft chain
Balance shaft chain sprocket
Balance shaft
Repair procedures
Removal
1. Loosen the drain plug, and drain the coolant. Remove the radiator cap to speed draining.
2. Disconnect the oil cooler coolant hoses (A).
З. Remove the oil fi
SEE MORE:
The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) prevents
the wheels from locking. So the
vehicle remains stable and can still be
steered.
ABS (or ESC) will not prevent accidents
due to improper or dangerous driving
maneuvers. Even though vehicle control
is improved during emergency braking,
always mainta
WARNING
Do not start the vehicle with the accelerator
pedal engaged. The vehicle can
move and lead to an accident.
Wait until the engine rpm is normal.
The vehicle may suddenly move if the
brake pedal is released when the r pm
is high.
Starting the engine with smart
key
At the t