oil dipstick KIA SPORTAGE 2018 Owners Manual

Your vehicle at a glance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
OQLE075095/OQLA075109
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■THETA 2.4 GDI
❈ The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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■THETA 2.0 T-GDI 1. Engine coolant reservoir ...................8-28
2. Engine oil filler cap ...........................8-26
3. Brake fluid reservoir ..........................8-32
4. Air cleaner.........................................8-35
5. Fuse box ...........................................8-60
6. Negative battery terminal..................8-42
7. Positive battery terminal ...................8-42
8. Engine oil dipstick .............................8-26
9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....8-33

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Maintenance
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
OQLE075095/OQLA075109
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■THETA 2.4L - GDI
❈ The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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■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

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Maintenance
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS
When checking engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid,
always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug, or
dipstick before checking or draining
any lubricant or fluid. This is espe-
cially 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.

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.
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 chapter 9.)
OQLE075099
OQLA075110
■THETA 2.4L - GDI
■THETA 2.0L T-GDI
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.
OQLE075103
OQLA075111
■THETA 2.4L - GDI
■THETA 2.0L T-GDI