2008 KIA Sorento engine oil

Maintenance
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Battery recharging
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
• If the battery becomes discharged in a
short time (because, for example, the
headlights or interior lights were left on
while the vehicle was not in use),
recharge it by slow charging (trickle)
for 10 hours.
• If the battery gradually discharges
because of high electric load while the
vehicle is being used, recharge it at 20-
30A for two hours.
Items to be reset after the battery has
been discharged or the battery has
been disconnected.
• Clock (See Chapter 3)
• Trip computer (See Chapter 4)
• Compass (See Chapter 4)
• Climate control system (See Chapter 4)
• Audio (See Chapter 3)
WARNING- Recharging
battery
When recharging the battery,
observe the following precautions:
• The battery must be removed
from the vehicle and placed in an
area with good ventilation.
• Do not allow cigarettes,sparks,or
flame near the battery.
• Watch the battery during charg-
ing, and stop or reduce the charg-
ing rate if the battery cells begin
gassing (boiling) violently or if
the temperature of the electrolyte
of any cell exceeds 49°C (120°F).
• Wear eye protection when check-
ing the battery during charging.
•Disconnect the battery charger in
the following order.
1. Turn off the battery charger main
switch.
2. Unhook the negative clamp from
the negative battery terminal.
3. Unhook the positive clamp from
the positive battery terminal.
CAUTION
• Before performing maintenance
or recharging the battery, turn off
all accessories and stop the
engine.
• The negative battery cable must
be removed first and installed last
when the battery is disconnected.

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.
*
2LSD : Limited Slip Differential
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
Lubricant Classification
API Service SJ, SL or above,
ILSAC GF-3 or above
Automatic transmission fluid APOLLOIL ATF RED-1K
4WD transfer case fluid DEXRON III (fill-for-life)
Front differential fluid API Service GL-5 (SAE 90)
Rear differential Without LSD *
2API Service GL-5 (SAE 90)
fluidWith LSD *2API Service GL-5 (SAE 85W-90, INFILREX 33)
Power steering fluid PSF-III
Brake fluid FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Engine oil *¹

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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
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 SJ,SL / ILSAC GF-3). However, if the engine oil is not available in your coun-
try, select the proper engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.
10W-30
5W-20, 5W-30
CAUTION
Always 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.

Specifications
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Capacities
*1Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the page 7-38.
*2LSD : Limited Slip Differential
Lubricant Volume Classification
5.2l(5.49 US qt.)
Automatic transmission fluid 10 l(10.57 US qt.) APOLLOIL ATF RED-1K
4WD transfer case 1.42 l(1.50 US qt.) DEXRON III (fill for-life)
Power steering0.85~0.9l
PSF-III
(0.9~0.95 US qt.)
Front differential 1.3 l(1.37 US qt.) API SERVICE GL-5 (SAE 90)
Rear differentialAPI SERVICE GL-5 (SAE 90)
1.6l(1.69 US qt.)
API SERVICE GL-5 (SAE 85W-90, INFILREX33)
Coolant 9.0 l(9.4 US qt.)Ethylene glycol base for
aluminum radiator
Brake fluid 0.35 l(0.37 US qt.) FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel 80 l(21 US gal) -
Engine oil with filter *1
Without LSD *2
With LSD *2
API Service SJ, SL or above,
ILSAC GF-3 or above

Index
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Air bags - advanced supplemental restraint
system ········································································3-47
Air cleaner ····································································7-19
Antenna ·········································································3-98
Audio remote control···················································3-99
Audio system ······························································3-100
Auto fuel cutoff switch ················································3-74
Automatic climate control system ······························4-66
Automatic transmission ········································4-5,7-16
Battery···········································································7-22
Before driving·································································5-5
Brake fluid ····································································7-14
Brake system ································································4-20
Climate control air filter ·············································7-20
Cruise control system ··················································4-27
Defroster ·······································································4-57
Door locks ·······································································3-7Electrical circuit protection ··········································6-7
Electronic stability control ··········································4-30
Emergency starting························································6-4
Emission control system ················································5-3
Engine compartment ·············································2-3,7-10
Engine cooling system ·················································7-12
Engine oil ······································································7-11
Exterior care·································································7-39
Four wheel drive (4WD)··············································4-10
Fuel filler lid ·································································3-71
Fuel requirements ··························································5-2
Gauges ···········································································4-37
Hazard warning flasher ··············································4-58
Homelink® wireless control system ···························3-78
Hood ··············································································3-69
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