Kia Optima: 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.
3. Turn the engine off and wait a few 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.
If the level is near or at L, add enough oil to bring the level to F. Do not overfill.
Use only the specified engine oil. (Refer to “Recommended Lubricants’’ later in this section.)
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
Change engine oil and filter according to the Scheduled Maintenance at the beginning
of this section.
WARNING - Engine Oil
Continuous contact with USED engine oil has caused skin cancer in la ...
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If the engine doesn't turn over or
turns over slowly
1. If your vehicle has an automatic
transaxle, be sure the shift lever is in N
(Neutral) or P (Park) and the emergency
brake is set.
2. Check the battery connections to be
sure they are clean ...
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB). Description and Operation
Description
The EPB is an electronic parking brake.
The EPB is different from existing parking systems which operated with the brake
pedal or the lever type. The EPB system sends the signal to th ...
Radial-ply tires
Radial-ply tires provide improved
tread life, road hazard resistance and
smoother high speed ride. The radial-
ply tires used on this vehicle are of
belted construction, and are selected
to ...