oil dipstick KIA CERATO 2006 Owners Manual

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Fuse box
6. Negative battery terminal
7. Positive battery terminal
8. Auto transaxle oil dipstick
(if equipped)
9. Radiator cap
10. Engine oil dipstick
11. Engine coolant reservoir
12. Windshield washer fluid reser- voir
■■1.6L Gasoline Engine

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1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Fuse box
6. Negative battery terminal
7. Positive battery terminal
8. Auto transaxle oil dipstick
(if equipped)
9. Radiator cap
10. Engine oil dipstick
11. Engine coolant reservoir
12. Windshield washer fluid reser- voir
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2.0L (CVVT) Gasoline Engine

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1LDE5002/6LDE5002
1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Radiator cap
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Fuel filter
6. Air cleaner
7. Fuse box
8. Negative battery terminal
9. Positive battery terminal
10. Engine oil dipstick
11. Engine coolant reservoir
12. Windshield washer fluid reser-
voir
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2.0L Diesel Engine
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ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
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 tempera-
ture.
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 only the specified engine oil.
(Refer to “Recommended Lubricants”later in this section.)
Changing the engine oil and filter Change engine oil and filter accord- ing to the Scheduled Maintenance atthe beginning of this section.
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WARNING
Used engine oil may cause irri- tation or cancer of the skin if left
in contact with the skin for pro-
longed periods of time. Used
engine oil contains chemicals
that have caused cancer in lab-
oratory animals. Always protect
your skin by washing your
hands thoroughly with soap and
warm water as soon as possibleafter handling used oil.

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7. Install the oil filter and tighten it.
(Refer to the oil filter caution label
for tightening instructions.)
8. Install a new washer on the drain plug. Don’t use an old washer
repeatedly.
9. Replace the drain plug after the oil has thoroughly drained. Torque theplug to 4.0~4.5 kgm (28.9~32.5lbft, 39.2~44.1 Nm).
10. Refill the engine with new oil to the F mark on the dipstick. Do not
overfill.
11. Reinstall the oil filler cap secure- ly.
12. Start the engine and inspect around the oil filter seal for leaks.
Stop the engine.
13. Check the oil level and fill to the F mark as necessary.Oil capacity
■1.6 L Gasoline Engine
With filter change : 3.3 liters (3.5 US qt.)Without filter change :3.0 liters (3.2 US qt.)
■ 2.0 L Gasoline Engine
With filter change :4.0 liters (4.2 US qt.)Without filter change :3.7 liters (3.9 US qt.)
■ 1.5 L/1.6L Diesel Engine
With filter change :5.3 liters (5.6 US qt.)Without filter change :4.8 liters (5.07 US qt.)
■ 2.0 L Diesel Engine
With filter change :5.9 liters (6.2 US qt.)Without filter change :5.4 liters (5.7 US qt.)
Use only the specified Service
Grade engine oil. (Refer to“Recommended Lubricants” later inthis section.)
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4. Remove the fill/check plug on the
side of the transaxle.
5. Add oil through the fill/check hole until it reaches the bottom of the
fill/check hole.
6. Install a new washer on the fill/check plug.
7. Reinstall and tighten the fill/check plug to 3.0~3.5 kgm (22~25 lbft,30~35 Nm) - Gasoline Engineand 3.5~4.5 kgm (25~33 lbft,
35~45 Nm) - Diesel Engine.
Use only the specified manual
transaxle oil. (Refer to“Recommended Lubricants’’ later in this section.)
Checking the automatic
transaxle fluid level
The automatic transaxle fluid level
should be checked regularly.
The volume of the transaxle fluid
changes with temperature. Although
it is best to check the level after hav-
ing driven the vehicle for at least 30
minutes, the level can be checked
after warming the fluid using the fol-
lowing procedure. 1. Park the vehicle on level ground
and firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Allow the engine to idle for about 2 minutes.
3. Depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever slowly through
all ranges then set it in P (Park).
4. With the engine still idling, pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean and rein-
sert it fully.
5. Pull out the dipstick again and check the fluid level.
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Changing the automatic transaxle fluid
1. Raise and suitably support the
vehicle.
2. Remove the drain plug located atthe bottom of the transaxle pan.
3. After the oil has drained complete- ly, install a new washer on the
plug, reinstall the drain plug, andtighten to 2.9~3.4 kgm (21~24lbft, 29~34 Nm).
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Remove the automatic transaxle dipstick located near the center of
the engine compartment bulkheadand, using a funnel, add the nec-
essary amount of automatic
transaxle fluid.
Use only the specified automatic
transaxle fluid. (Refer to"Recommended Lubricants" later in this section.)
✽✽ NOTICE
Do NOT overfill the automatic
transaxle reservoir. Doing so cancause a seal “blow out”, loss of fluid,and damage to the transaxle. If you
overfill the reservoir, you must drain
the excess prior to driving the vehi-
cle. It is likely that there will be fluid
left in the transaxle after draining,
especially if the front of the vehicle
was raised to remove the drain plug.
6. Check the fluid level. If necessary, add a small amount of fluid and
check the level again. Continue
this process until the level reads
within “HOT” range.
7. Replace the dipstick and properly dispose of the used transaxle fluid.
WARNING - Lifting your
vehicle
If you raise your vehicle, always
ensure that it is supported at all
four jacking or lift points for the
vehicle. Do not use jacks meant
for tire changes. Use only lift
equipment specifically recom-
mended for doing maintenance
work under the vehicle. Place
the vehicle and lift equipment
on a hard, level surface capable
of supporting the full weight of
the vehicle without moving or
deforming. If the support is not
stable, the vehicle could fall andcause serious or fatal injuries.
Follow the instructions with the
lift device.
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Recommended lubricants
To help achieve proper engine and
powertrain performance and durabil-
ity, use only lubricants of the proper
quality. The correct lubricants alsohelp promote engine efficiency that
results in improved fuel economy. Engine oils labeled Energy
Conserving Oil are now available.
Along with other additional benefits,
they contribute to fuel economy byreducing the amount of fuel neces-
sary to overcome engine friction.
Often, these improvements are diffi-
cult to measure in everyday driving,
but in a year’s time, they can offer
significant cost and energy savings.Recommended SAE viscosity
number
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NOTICE
Always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug,
or dipstick before checking or drain-
ing any lubricant. This is especially
important in dusty or sandy areasand when the vehicle is used on
unpaved roads. Cleaning the plug
and dipstick areas will prevent dirt
and grit from entering the engine
and other mechanisms that could bedamaged.
*¹ Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
Lubricant Classification
API Service SJ, SL or above, ILSAC GF-3 or above
1.5L/1.6L API Service CH-4 or above,
ACEA B4 or above
2.0L API Service CF-4 or above,
ACEA B4 or above
Manual transaxle fluid API Service GL-4 (SAE 75W-85, fill-for-life)
Automatic transaxle fluid DIAMOND ATF SP-III or SK ATF SP-III
Power steering fluid PSF-III
Brake/Clutch fluid FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Engine oil *¹
Gasoline Engine
Diesel
Engine