2017 KIA FORTE oil dipstick

Your vehicle at a glance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
OYDM076017/OYDM076078N
■Gasoline Nu 2.0 MPI Engine
❈The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
■Gasoline Nu 2.0 GDI Engine1. Engine oil dipstick ..............................7-36
2. Engine oil filler cap .............................7-37
3. Engine coolant reservoir ....................7-38
4. Radiator cap .......................................7-39
5. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir .................7-42
6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir ......7-43
7. Air cleaner ..........................................7-44
8. Positive battery terminal.....................7-52
9. Negative battery terminal ...................7-52
10. Fuse box ..........................................7-72

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Your vehicle at a glance
OYD076038N
■Gasoline Gamma 1.6T-GDI Engine
❈The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.1. Engine oil dipstick ..............................7-36
2. Engine oil filler cap .............................7-37
3. Engine coolant reservoir ....................7-38
4. Radiator cap .......................................7-39
5. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir .................7-42
6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir ......7-43
7. Air cleaner ..........................................7-44
8. Positive battery terminal.....................7-52
9. Negative battery terminal ...................7-52
10. Fuse box ..........................................7-72

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Maintenance
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
OYDM076017/OYDM076078N
■Gasoline Nu 2.0 MPI Engine
❈The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
■Gasoline Nu 2.0 GDI Engine1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Engine coolant reservoir
4. Radiator cap
5. Brake/clutch* fluid reservoir
6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
7. Air cleaner
8. Positive battery terminal
9. Negative battery terminal
10. Fuse box
* : if equipped

Maintenance
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OYD076038N
■Gasoline Gamma 1.6T-GDI Engine
❈The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Engine coolant reservoir
4. Radiator cap
5. Brake/clutch* fluid reservoir
6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
7. Air cleaner
8. Positive battery terminal
9. Negative battery terminal
10. Fuse box
* : if equipped

Maintenance
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ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level
ground.
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 reinsert it fully.5. Pull the dipstick out again and
check the level. The level should
be between F and L.
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.
CAUTION - Replace
engine oil
Do not overfill with engine oil.
Engine damage may result.
OYD076013L
OYD076022L
■Gasoline 2.0L MPI/GDI
■Gasoline 1.6L T-GDI

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Specifications & Consumer information
Recommended SAE viscosity
number
Always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug, or
dipstick before checking or draining
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 (thick-
ness) has an effect on fuel economy
and cold weather operation (engine
start and engine oil flowability).
Lower viscosity engine oils can pro-
vide 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 rec-
ommended oil viscosity from the
chart.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
-10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Engine Oil
(MPI/GDI) *1
Engine Oil
(Turbo GDI) *2
*1. For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine
oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-20 (API SM / ILSAC GF-4).
However, if the engine oil is not available in your country, select
the proper engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.
*
2. For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine
oil of a viscosity grade 5W-30 (API SM / ILSAC GF-4 / ACEA
A5 or above). However, if the engine oil is not available in your
country, select the proper engine oil using the engine oil vis-
cosity chart.
10W-30
5W-20*1,5W-30
20W-50
10W-30
15W-40
5W-30, 5W-40