oil dipstick KIA Sportage 2017 QL / 4.G Owner's Manual

Your vehicle at a glance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
OQLE075095/OQLA075109
■ ■THETA 2.4 GDI
❈ The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
■ ■THETA 2.0 T-GDI 1. Engine coolant reservoir ...................8-31
2. Engine oil filler cap ...........................8-29
3. Brake fluid reservoir ..........................8-34
4. Air cleaner.........................................8-37
5. Fuse box ...........................................8-65
6. Negative battery terminal..................8-44
7. Positive battery terminal ...................8-44
8. Engine oil dipstick .............................8-28
9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....8-35

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Maintenance
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
OQLE075095/OQLA075109
■ ■THETA 2.4L - GDI
❈ The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
■ ■THETA 2.0L T-GDI 1. Engine coolant 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. Engine oil dipstick
9.Windshield washer fluid reservoir

Maintenance
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ENGINE OIL
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 reinsert it fully. 5. Pull the dipstick out again and
check the level. The level should
be between F and L.
CAUTION - Replacing
engine oil
Do not overfill the engine oil. Itmay damage the engine.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.
OQLE075099
OQLA075110
■THETA 2.4L - GDI
■THETA 2.0L T-GDI

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Specifications & Consumer information
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 impor-
tant 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 vis-
cosity (thickness) has an effect on fuel
economy and cold weather operating
(engine start and engine oil flowabili-
ty). Lower viscosity engine oils can
provide better fuel economy and cold
weather performance; however, high-
er viscosity engine oils are required
for satisfactory 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
temperature your vehicle will be oper-
ated in before the next oil change.
Proceed to select the recommended
oil viscosity from the chart.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature°C
(°F)-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 -10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
C *1
20W-50
10W-30
15W-40
5W-30, 5W-40
*1: For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of
a viscosity grade SAE 5W-30 (ACEA A5). 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 SAE 5W-20 (API SM / ILSAC GF-4 / ACEA A5).
However, if the engine oil is not available in your country, select the
proper engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.
A *210W-30
5W-20, 5W-30