2019 KIA SORENTO oil dipstick

Your vehicle at a glance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
OUM074100L
■ ■Gasoline Engine (Theta II 2.4L) - GDI
❈ The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. 1. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-21
2. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-19
3. Brake fluid reservoir ..........................7-24
4. Air cleaner.........................................7-27
5. Fuse box ...........................................7-51
6. Positive battery terminal ...................7-34
7. Negative battery terminal..................7-34
8. Radiator cap .....................................7-21
9. Engine oil dipstick .............................7-19
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir ...7-25

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Your vehicle at a glance
OUMA078255
■ ■Gasoline Engine (Lambda 3.3L) - GDI
❈ The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. 1. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-21
2. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-19
3. Brake fluid reservoir ..........................7-24
4. Air cleaner.........................................7-27
5. Fuse box ...........................................7-51
6. Positive battery terminal ...................7-34
7. Negative battery terminal..................7-34
8. Engine oil dipstick .............................7-19
9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....7-25
10. Radiator cap ...................................7-21

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Maintenance
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
OUM074100L
■ ■Gasoline Engine (Theta II 2.4L) - GDI
❈The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. 1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Fuse box
6. Positive battery terminal
7. Negative battery terminal
8. Radiator cap
9. Engine oil dipstick
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

Maintenance
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OUMA078255
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Fuse box
6. Positive battery terminal
7. Negative battery terminal
8. Engine oil dipstick
9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
10. Radiator cap
■ ■Gasoline engine (Lambda II 3.3L) – GDI* The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

Maintenance
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Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine
off, check for excessive free-play in
the steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or dam-
age. Check the dust boots and ball
joints for deterioration, cracks, or dam-
age. Replace any damaged parts.
Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration, or
damage. Replace any damaged parts
and, if necessary, repack the grease.
Air conditioning refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and damage. When checking engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid,
always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug, or
dipstick before checking or draining
any lubricant or fluid. This is espe-
cially 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.
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS

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Maintenance
ENGINE OIL
Checking 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 a funnel to help prevent oil
from being spilled on engine com-
ponents.
Use only the specified engine oil. (Refer to “Recommended lubricantsand capacities” in chapter 8.)
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 - Replacing
engine oil
Do not overfill the engine oil. It may damage the engine.
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