2006 KIA AMANTI recommended oil

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MAINTENANCEINTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
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Maintenance
SCHEDULE 1 - NORMAL MAINTENANCE
Number of Months or Miles (kilometers), whichever comes first
Months 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75 82.5 90 97.5 105
Miles x 1,000 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75 82.5 90 97.5 105
(km x 1,000)
(12) (24) (36) (48) (60) (72) (84) (96) (108) (120) (132) (144) (156) (168)
Drive belts I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Engine oil R R R R R R R R R R R R R R
Engine oil filter R R R R R R R R R R R R R R
Auto transaxle fluid I I I I I I R
Engine timing belt
I R(1) I
Air cleaner element RR R
Spark plugs R
Water pump Inspect when replacing the timing belt
Engine coolant*
1)
I: Inspect and, if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R: Replace or change.
(1) For California, this maintenance is recommended, but not required.
*1) Coolant level adjustment and leak : Inspect regularly.
Replace every 24 months or 30,000 miles

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Maintenance87SCHEDULE 2 - SEVERE MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCEINTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
Number of Months or Miles (kilometers), whichever comes first
Months 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70
Miles x 1,000 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70
(km x 1,000)
(8) (16) (24) (32) (40) (48) (56) (64) (72) (80) (88) (96) (104) (112)
Drive belts I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Engine oil Replace every 3 months or 3,000 miles
Engine oil filter Replace every 3 months or 3,000 miles
Auto transaxle fluid I R I R
Engine timing belt
I R(1) I
Air cleaner element Inspect more frequently depending on the condition and if necessary, replace
Spark plugs Inspect more frequently depending on the condition and if necessary, replace
Water pump Inspect when replacing the timing belt
Engine coolant*
1)
I: Inspect and, if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R: Replace or change.
(1) For California, this maintenance is recommended, but not required.
*1) Coolant level adjustment and leak : Inspect regularly.
Replace every 24 months or 30,000 miles

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ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTERChecking the engine oil level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on levelground.
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 re-insert 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 only the specified engine oil.
(Refer to “Recommended Lubricants”later in this section.)
Changing the engine oil and
filterChange engine oil and filter accord-
ing to the Scheduled Maintenance at
the beginning of this section.
1GHA5001
1GHA5002

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Oil capacity With filter change :
4.5 US qt. (4.3 liters)
Without filter change :
4.2 US qt. (4.0 liters)Use only the specified ServiceGrade engine oil. (Refer to“Recommended Lubricants” later inthis section.)
✽ ✽ NOTICE• Although oil filters may have the
same external appearance, their
internal designs differ significant-
ly. These filters are not inter-
changeable. To avoid potential
engine damage, use only the speci-
fied filter. Consult an Authorized
Kia Dealer.
• Follow these instructions careful- ly. An improper oil filter installa-
tion can cause oil leakage and
engine damage. Drained engine oil
should be disposed of properly,
according to local environmental
protection agency codes. It should
not be thrown down the drain or
in the trash.

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POWER STEERING Checking the power steering
fluid level With the vehicle on level ground,
check the fluid level in the power
steering reservoir periodically. The
fluid should be between MAX and
MIN marks on the level gauge
attached to the cap.
Before adding power steering fluid,
thoroughly clean the area around the
reservoir cap to prevent power steer-
ing fluid contamination.
If the level is low, add fluid to the
MAX level. In the event the power steering sys-
tem requires frequent addition of
fluid, the vehicle should be inspected
by an Authorized Kia Dealer.
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NOTICE• To avoid damage to the power
steering pump, do not operate the
vehicle for prolonged periods with
a low power steering fluid level.
• Never start the engine when the reservoir tank is empty.
• When adding fluid, be careful that dirt does not get into the tank.
• Too little fluid can make the steer- ing wheel heavier or strange noise
can be generated.
• The use of the non-specified fluid could reduce the effectiveness of
the power steering wheel and
cause damage to it.Use only the specified power steer-
ing fluid. (Refer to "RecommendedLubricants" later in this section.)
Power steering hoseCheck the connections for oil leaks,
severe damage and the twists in the
power steering hose before driving.
1GHA421

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Changing the automatic
transaxle fluid 1. Raise and suitably support thevehicle. 2. Remove the drain plug located at
the bottom of the transaxle pan.
3. After the oil has drained complete- ly, install a new washer on the
plug, reinstall the drain plug, and
tighten to 21~24 lbin (290~340
kgcm, 29~33 Nm).
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Remove the automatic transaxle dipstick located near the center of
the engine compartment bulkhead
and, using a funnel, add approxi-
mately 2 US quarts (2 liters) of
automatic transaxle fluid.
Use only the specified automatictransaxle fluid. (Refer to"Recommended Lubricants" later inthis section.)
✽ ✽ NOTICEDo NOT overfill the automatic
transaxle reservoir. Doing so can
cause a seal “blow out”, loss of fluid,
and damage to the transaxle. If you
overfill the reservoir, you must drain
the excess prior to driving the vehi-
cle. The transaxle will hold 2.5 US
qt. (2.5 liters) when completely
empty. However, it is likely that
there will be fluid left in the
transaxle after draining, especially if
the front of the vehicle was raised to
remove the drain plug. 6. Check the fluid level. If necessary,
add a small amount of fluid and
check the level again. Continue
this process until the level reads
within “HOT” range.
7. Replace the dipstick and properly dispose of the used transaxle fluid.
WARNING
- Lifting your
vehicle
If you raise your vehicle, always
ensure that it is supported at all
four jacking or lift points for the
vehicle. Only if this level of sup-
port is provided can you ensure
that the vehicle will remain sta-
ble and not fall off the jack
stands or other supports. If you
do not provide such support,
the vehicle may fall off the jack
stands, or other supports, caus-
ing serious injury or death.

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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Recommended lubricants To help achieve proper engine and
powertrain performance and durabil-
ity, use only lubricants of the proper
quality. The correct lubricants also
help promote engine efficiency that
results in improved fuel economy.
Engine oils labeled Energy
Conserving Oil are now available.
Along with other additional benefits,
they contribute to fuel economy by
reducing the amount of fuel neces-
sary to overcome engine friction.
Often, these improvements are diffi-
cult to measure in everyday driving,
but in a year’s time, they can offer
significant cost and energy savings.
*¹ Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
Lubricant Classification
Engine oil *¹
API Service SL or above, ILSAC GF-3 or above
Automatic transaxle fluid DIAMOND ATF SP-III or SK ATF SP-III
Power steering fluid PSF-IV
Brake fluid FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4

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Recommended SAE viscosity
number ✽ ✽
NOTICEAlways be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug,
or dipstick before checking or drain-
ing any lubricant. This is especially
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. Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has
an effect on fuel economy and cold
weather operating (starting and oil
flow). Lower viscosity engine oils can
provide better fuel economy and cold
weather performance, however,
higher viscosity engine oils are
required for satisfactory lubrication in
hot weather. Using oils of any viscos-
ity other than those recommended
could result in engine damage.
When choosing an oil, consider the range of temperature your vehicle will be
operated in before the next oil change. Proceed to select the recommended
oil viscosity from the chart.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature
Gasoline
Engine Oil *
1° C
( ° F)
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
-10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
1. For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-
20,5W-30 (API SL / ILSAC GF-3). However, the engine oil is not available in your country,
select the proper engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.
10W-30
5W-20, 5W-30