2006 Kia Sportage Owners Manual

Maintenance
Recommended SAE viscosity
number
Engine  oil viscosity  (thickness)  has     When choosing  an oil,  consider the
an effect  on fuel  economy and  cold     range  of  temperature   your  vehicle
weather  operating  (starting  and  oil     will be operated in before the next oil
flow). Lower viscosity engine oils can     change. Proceed  to  select  the rec-
provide better fuel economy and cold     ommended  oil   viscosity   from   the
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NOTICE
Always  be  sure  to   clean  the  area
weather
performance,
however,
chart.
around  any filler  plug,  drain  plug,     higher   viscosity    engine   oils   are
or   dipstick    before    checking    or     required for satisfactory lubrication in
draining any lubricant. This is espe-     hot weather. Using oils of any viscos-
cially  important  in dusty  or  sandy     ity  other  than  those  recommended
areas  and when  the vehicle  is  used     could result in engine damage.
on unpaved roads. Cleaning the plug
and dipstick  areas will  prevent dirt
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
and  grit  from  entering  the  engine
and other mechanisms that could be
damaged.
°C
(°F)
-30
-20
-10
-10
20
0
10
40
20
60
30
80
40
100
50
120
Temperature
0
Gasoline
Engine Oil
10W-30
5W-20, 5W-30
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Product Specification
CategoriesKia Manuals, Kia Sportage Manuals
Model Year2006
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