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KIA Sportage 2008 User Manual

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ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER

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 re-insert it fully.

5. Pull the dipstick out again and

check the level. The level should
be between F and L.

7KMB7017

7KMA5003

2.0L Gasoline Engine

2.7L Gasoline Engine

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.