oil dipstick KIA Sportage 2012 SL / 3.G Owner's Manual

Your vehicle at a glance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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1. Engine coolant reservoir ..................7-18
2. Engine oil filler cap ..........................7-16
3. Brake/clutch* fluid reservoir ............7-21
4. Positive battery terminal ..................7-28
5. Negative battery terminal ................7-28
6. Fuse box ..........................................7-45
7. Air cleaner ........................................7-23
8. Engine oil dipstick ............................7-16
9. Radiator cap ....................................7-20
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir ..7-22
* if equipped
OLM079001/OSL071001N
❈The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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MPI engine
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■ T-GDI engine

Maintenance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake/clutch* fluid reservoir
4. Positive battery terminal
5. Negative battery terminal
6. Fuse box
7. Air cleaner
8. Engine oil dipstick
9. Radiator cap
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
* if equipped
OLM079001/OSL071001N
❈The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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■
MPI engine
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■ T-GDI engine

Maintenance
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ENGINE OIL
❈ The actual feature may differ from the illus-
tration.
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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.
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
Do not overfill the engine oil. It may damage the engine.
Do not spill engine oil, when adding or changing engine oil. Ifyou drop the engine oil on theengine room, wipe it off immedi-ately.
OLM079003N
OSL071003N
MPI engine
T-GDI engine

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Specifications & Consumer information
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Recommended SAE viscosity
number
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an
effect on fuel economy and cold weather
operating (engine start and engine oil
flowability). Lower viscosity engine oils
can provide better fuel economy and cold
weather performance, however, higher
viscosity engine oils are required for sat-
isfactory lubrication in hot weather. Using
oils of any viscosity other than those rec-
ommended could result in engine dam-
age.When choosing an oil, consider the range
of temperature your vehicle will be oper-
ated in before the next oil change.
Proceed to select the recommended oil
viscosity from the chart.
CAUTION
Always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug, ordipstick before checking or drain-ing any lubricant. This is especiallyimportant in dusty or sandy areasand when the vehicle is used onunpaved roads. Cleaning the plugand dipstick areas will prevent dirt and grit from entering the engineand other mechanisms that couldbe damaged.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature
Engine Oil
(MPI engine) *
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Engine Oil
(T-GDI engine) °C
(°F)
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 -10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
10W-30
5W-20, 5W-30
5W-30, 5W-40
*1For 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.