Inspection |
Engine Oil Level
Be sure that the vehicle is on level ground. |
1. |
Warm up and stop the engine, and then wait for 5 minutes. |
2. |
Turn the engine off and wait for a few minutes (about 5 minutes) for the oil to return to the oil pan. |
3. |
Pull the dipstick out, wipe and re-insert it fully. |
4. |
Check that the oil level is between the "L" level mark and "F" level mark on the engine oil level gauge. |
5. |
If the level is low, check for leakage and add oil up to the full level mark.
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Engine Oil Appearance
1. |
Check engine oil for white turbidity or heavy contamination. |
2. |
If engine oil becomes turbid and white, it is highly probable that it is contaminated with engine coolant. Repair or replace damaged parts. |
Replacement |
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[Kappa 1.0 T-GDI, 1.2 MPI, 1.4 MPI]
1. |
Park the car on level ground. |
2. |
Drain the engine oil.
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3. |
Replace the oil filter.
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4. |
Install the oil drain plug with a new gasket.
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5. |
Fill with new engine oil, after removing the engine oil level gauge.
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6. |
Install the oil filler cap. |
7. |
Start engine and check for oil leaks. |
8. |
Recheck the engine oil level. |
9. |
To reset the service interval to the recommended mileage, refer to the service mode section in the owner's manual for procedure (if applicable). |
[U-2 1.4 TCI]
1. |
Park the car on level ground. |
2. |
Drain the engine oil.
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3. |
Replace the oil filter (B).
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4. |
Refill with engine oil.
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5. |
Start engine and check for oil leakage. |
6. |
Recheck the engine oil level. |
7. |
To reset the service interval to the recommended mileage, refer to the service mode section in the owner's manual for procedure (if applicable). |