2008 KIA Optima Oil filter

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Maintenance services / 7-2
Maintenance schedule / 7-3
Owner maintenance / 7-7
Engine compartment / 7-9
Engine oil / 7-11
Engine cooling system / 7-12
Brake fluid / 7-14
Drive belts / 7-15
Power steering / 7-15
Automatic transaxle / 7-16
Lubricants and fluids / 7-17
Air cleaner / 7-18
Climate control air filter / 7-19
Wiper blades / 7-20
Battery / 7-21
Tires and wheels / 7-24
Lubricant specifications / 7-35
Exterior care / 7-36
Interior care / 7-38
Maintenance

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Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Engine control system
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first
× 1,000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 128
# Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64
Engine oil & engine oil filter (1) R R R R R RRRRRRRR RRR
Drive belts (tension) I I I I
Cooling system hoses & connections I I I I I
Engine coolant (1) I I I I I RIIIIIRI III
Fuel filterRR
Fuel tank cap, lines, EVAP canister and hoses
II
Fuel tank air filter I R I R I
Air cleaner element (2) I I I I I RIIIIIRI III
Ignition wires I I
Spark plugs (Iridium coated)
Idle speed I I I I I
Engine timing belt 2.7 EngineR
Valve clearance (3)I
Replace every 160,000 km

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Maintenance
ENGINE OILChecking the engine oil level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to reachnormal operating temperature.
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.)
✽ ✽ NOTICEAlthough oil filters may have the same
external appearance, their internal
designs differ significantly. These filters
are not interchangeable. To avoid poten-
tial engine damage, use only the speci-
fied filter. Consult an authorized Kia
dealer.
WARNING -
Radiator hose
Be very careful not to touch the
radiator hose when checking or
adding the engine oil as it may be
hot enough to burn you.
WARNING
Used engine oil may cause irritation
or cancer of the skin if left in con-
tact with the skin for prolonged
periods of time. Used engine oil
contains chemicals that have
caused cancer in laboratory ani-
mals. Always protect your skin by
washing your hands thoroughly
with soap and warm water as soon
as possible after handling used oil.
OMG077003
OMG077004

Specifications4 8*1Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers in chapter 7.Lubricant Volume Classification
Engine oil
*1
4.3 l(4.5 US qt.) API Service SJ, SL or above,
(with filter change) 4.5 l(4.7 US qt.) ILSAC GF-3 or above
Manual transaxle fluid 1.9 l(2.0 US qt.) API Service GL-4 (SAE 75W-85, fill for-life)
Automatic transaxle fluid 9.5 l(10.0 US qt.) DIAMOND ATF SP-III, SK ATF SP-III
Power steering 0.8 l( 0.8 US qt.) PSF-IV
Coolant 6.4~6.9 l(6.8~7.3 US qt.)
Ethylene glycol base for aluminum radiator
8.2~8.3 l(8.7~8.8 US qt.)
Brake/Clutch fluid 0.7~0.8 l(0.7~0.8 US qt.) FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel 62 l(16.4 US gal) Unleaded gasoline with AKI 87 or higher
2.4L Engine
2.7L Engine2.4L Engine
2.7L Engine
Capacities

Index2 9Air bags-supplemental restraint system ····················3-48
Air cleaner ····································································7-18
Antenna ·········································································3-93
Audio remote control···················································3-94
Audio system ································································3-95
Automatic climate control···········································4-55
Automatic transaxle ·············································4-6, 7-16
Battery···········································································7-21
Before driving·································································5-4
Brake fluid ····································································7-14
Brake system ································································4-10
Climate control air filter ·············································7-19
Compass - Z-Nav™ compass ······································4-36
Cruise control system ··················································4-18
Defroster ·······································································4-46
Door locks ·····································································3-10
Drive belts ·····································································7-15Electrical circuit protection ··········································6-6
Electronic stability control ··········································4-21
Emergency starting························································6-3
Emission control system ················································5-2
Engine compartment ··············································2-4, 7-9
Engine cooling system ·················································7-12
Engine oil ······································································7-11
Exterior care·································································7-36
Fuel filler lid ·································································3-72
Fuel requirements ··························································5-2
Gauges ···········································································4-25
Hazard warning flasher ··············································4-47
Homelink® wireless control system ···························3-79
Hood ··············································································3-71
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