2008 KIA Amanti oil viscosity

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Driving tips
Winter driving
• We recommend that you carry emer-gency equipment, including tire chains,
a window scraper, windshield de-icer,
a bag of sand or salt, flares, a small
shovel and jumper cables.
• Make sure you have sufficient ethyl- ene-glycol coolant in the radiator.
• Check the battery condition and cables. Cold temperatures reduce the
capacity of any battery, so it must be in
excellent condition to provide enough
winter starting power.
• Make sure the engine oil viscosity is suitable for cold weather.
• Check the ignition system for loose connections and damage.
• Use antifreeze-formulated windshield washer fluid. (Do not use engine
coolant antifreeze.)
• Do not use the parking brake if it might freeze. When parking, shift to P (Park)
with an automatic transaxle and block
the rear wheels.
Snow tires
If you mount snow tires on your Kia,
make sure they are radial tires of the
same size and load range as the original
tires. Mount snow tires on all four wheels
to balance your vehicle’s handling in all
weather conditions. Keep in mind that the
traction provided by snow tires on dry
roads may not be as high as your vehi-
cle's original equipment tires. You should
drive cautiously even when the roads are
clear. Check with the tire dealer for max-
imum speed recommendations.
Do not install studded tires without firstchecking local, state and municipal regu- lations for possible restrictions againsttheir use.
Driving in flooded areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no high-
er than the bottom of the wheel hub.
Drive through any water slowly. Allow
adequate stopping distance because
brake performance may be affected.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them several
times while the vehicle is moving slowly.
WARNING- Snow tire size
Snow tires should be equivalent in
size and type to the vehicle' s stan-
dard tires. Otherwise, the safety and
handling of your vehicle may be
adver sely affected.

Maintenance
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Recommended lubricants
To help achieve proper engine and pow-
ertrain performance and durability, 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
necessary to overcome engine friction.
Often, these improvements are difficult 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.
LubricantClassification
Engine oil
*¹API Service SL or above, ILSAC GF-3 or above
Automatic transaxle fluid DIAMOND ATF SP-III
Power steering fluid PSF-IV
Brake fluid FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4

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Maintenance
Recommended SAE viscosity
number
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 perform-
ance, however, higher viscosity engine
oils are required for satisfactory lubrica-
tion in hot weather. Using oils of any vis-
cosity other than those recommended
could result in engine damage.
When choosing an oil, consider the range of temperature your vehicle will be operat-
ed in before the next oil change. Proceed to select the recommended oil viscosity
from the chart.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Number s
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
CAUTION
Always be sure to clean the areaaround any filler plug, drain plug, ordipstick before checking or drain-ing any lubricant. Thi s is e specially
important in dusty or sandy areas and when the vehicle i s used on
unpaved roads. Cleaning the plug and dipstick areas will prevent dirt and grit from entering the engineand other mechani sms that could
be damaged.

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Specifications
LubricantVolume Classification
Engine oil *1
5.2l(5.49 US qt.) API Service SL or above,
(with filter change) ILSAC GF-3 or above
Transaxle fluid 10.9 l(11.5 US qt.) DIAMOND ATF SP-III or SK ATF SP-III
Power steering 1.0 l (1.1 US qt.)PSF-IV
Coolant 8.7 l(9.2 US qt.) Ethylene glycol base for aluminum radiator
Brake fluid 0.7~0.8 l(0.7~0.8 US qt.) FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel 70 l(18.5 US gal) Unleaded gasoline with AKI 87 or higher
*¹Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the page 7-37.
Tires
Item Recommended Cold TireWheel lug nut torque
Tire Wheel Inflation Pressure
kPa (psi) kg·m (lb·ft, N·m)
Full size tire
P235/55 R 17 6.5J×17 210 (30) 9~11 (65~79, 88~107)
P225/60 R 16 6.5J×16 210 (30) 9~11 (65~79, 88~107)
Compact spare tire
T125/80D16 420 (60) 9~11 (65~79, 88~107)
Capacities