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Maintenance

ENGINE OIL

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.

5. Pull the dipstick out again and check

the level. The level should be between

F (Full) and L (Low).

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If it is near or at L (Low), add enough oil to

bring the level to F (Full). Do not overfill.

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 temperature.

Use a funnel to help prevent oil from

being spilled on engine components.

3. Turn the engine off and wait for a few

minutes (about 5 minutes) for the oil to

return to the oil pan.

Use only the specified engine oil. (Refer

to “Recommended lubricants and capaci-

ties” in section 8.)

4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and

re-insert it fully.

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Maintenance

Changing the engine oil and filter

CAUTION

• Do not overfill the engine oil. It

may damage the engine.

We recommend that the engine oil and

filter be replaced by an authorized Kia

dealer.

• Do not spill engine oil, when adding

or changing engine oil. If you drop

the engine oil on the engine room,

wipe it off immediately.

WARNING

Used engine oil may cause irrita-

tion or cancer of the skin if left in

contact 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.

• When you wipe the oil level gauge,

you should wipe it with a clean

cloth. When mixed with debris, it

can cause engine damage.

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Maintenance -> Engine oil for Your Kia Picanto 4 Door Second Generation (2011-2017)

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