oil dipstick KIA Forte 2015 2.G Owner's Manual

Your vehicle at a glance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
OYDNMC2041/OYDNMC2067
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■1.8 / 2.0 Gasoline engine
❈The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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■1.6 Turbo GDI engine
1. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-29
2. Engine oil dipstick .............................7-29
3. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir ...............7-34
4. Air cleaner.........................................7-36
5. Fuse box ...........................................7-58
6. Positive battery terminal ...................7-41
7. Negative battery terminal..................7-41
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....7-35
9. Radiator cap .....................................7-32
10. Engine coolant reservoir .................7-31

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Maintenance
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
OYDNMC2041/OYDNMC2067
■
■1.8 / 2.0 Gasoline engine
❈The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
■
■1.6 Turbo GDI engine
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Fuse box
6. Positive battery terminal
7. Negative battery terminal
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
9. Radiator cap
10. Engine coolant reservoir

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Maintenance
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on levelground.
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 reinsert 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 help prevent oil
from being spilled on engine com-
ponents.
Use only the specified engine oil. (Refer to “Recommended lubricantsand capacities” in section 8.)
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 - Replace engine oil
Do not overfill with engine oil.Engine damage may result.
OMD070003N
OYDNMC2054

Specifications & Consumer information
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Recommended SAE viscosity
number
Always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug, or
dipstick before checking or draining
any lubricant. This is especially
important in dusty or sandy areas
and 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 be
damaged.Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has
an effect on fuel economy and cold
weather operation (engine start and
engine oil flowability). Lower viscosi-
ty engine oils can provide better fuel
economy and cold weather perform-
ance, however, higher viscosity
engine oils are required for satisfac-
tory lubrication in hot weather.
Using oils of any viscosity other than
those recommended could result in
engine damage. When choosing an
oil, consider the range of tempera-
ture your vehicle will be operated in
before the next oil change. Proceed
to select the recommended oil vis-
cosity from the chart.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
-10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Engine Oil
(MPI/GDI) *1
Engine Oil
(Turbo GDI) *2
10W-30
5W-20, 5W-30
5W-30, 5W-40
*1. For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-20 (API SM / ILSAC GF-4).
However, if the engine oil is not available in your country, select
the proper engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.
*
2. For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade 5W-30 (API SM / ILSAC GF-4 / ACEA
A5 or above). However, if the engine oil is not available in your
country, select the proper engine oil using the engine oil vis-
cosity chart.