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Oil Level Check

  1. Remove the engine room under cover.

    (Refer to "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  2. Loosen the oil filler plug (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Oil Filler Plug
    G09777415Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Check the oil level.
    NOTE: Oil level should be consistent with the oil filler hole.
    If not, should add oil through the oil filler plug hole.
    Fig 2: Locating Oil Level
    G09777416Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the oil filler plug with new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    58.9 ~ 78.5 N.m (6.0 ~ 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 57.9 lb-ft)

  5. Install the engine room under cover.

    (Refer to "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")