Maintenance
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
Changing the engine oil and
filter
Have engine oil and filter changed by
an authorized Kia dealer according
to the Maintenance Schedule at the
beginning of this section.
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WARNING
Used engine oil may cause irri-
tation or cancer of the skin if left
in contact with the skin for pro-
longed periods of time. Used
engine oil contains chemicals
that have caused cancer in lab-
oratory animals. Always protect
your skin by washing your
hands thoroughly with soap and
warm water as soon as possible
after handling used oil.
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Checking the engine oil level
If it is near or at L, add enough oil to
bring the level to F. Do not overfill.
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. Be sure the vehicle is on level
ground.
Use only the specified engine oil.
(Refer to “Recommended Lubricants”
in section 8.)
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3.
Start the engine and allow it to
reach normal operating tempera-
ture.
Turn the engine off and wait for a
few minutes (about 5 minutes) for
the oil to return to the oil pan.
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5.
Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean,
and re-insert it fully.
Pull the dipstick out again and
check the level. The level should
be between F and L.
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| Categories | Kia Manuals, Kia Spectra Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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