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Oil Inspection

  1. Raise vehicle and support it with safety stands.
    NOTE: Keep vehicle level when checking oil level.
  2. Remove oil level plug and washer.
    Fig 1: Checking Oil Level
    G01078504Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Verify that oil level is near bottom of plug hole.
    Fig 2: Illustrating Oil Level
    G01078505Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. If oil level is low, fill specified amount and type of oil until level reaches bottom of hole.
  5. Install new washer on oil level plug and reinstall plug in case.

    Tightening torque: 29~43 lb. ft (40~58 N.m, 4.0~6.0 kg.m) 

  6. Lower vehicle.