Kia Optima: Changing the engine oil and filter
Have engine oil and filter changed by an authorized Kia dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this section.
WARNING
Used engine oil may cause irritation 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 animals. Always protect your skin by washing your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water as soon as possible after handling used oil.
Checking the engine oil level
2.4 engine
2.0 engine
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 for a few
min ...
Engine coolant
The high-pressure cooling system has a
reservoir filled with year-round antifreeze
coolant. The reservoir is filled at the factory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level at least on ...
See also:
Driver position memory system
A driver position memory system is provided to store and recall the driver seat
position with a simple button operation. By saving the desired position into the
system memory, different drivers ...
Removal
1.
Loosen the drain plug, and drain
the coolant. Remove the radiator cap to speed draining.
2.
Disconnect the oil cooler coolant
hoses (A).
3.
...
Installation
1.
Install the balance shaft chain.
(Refer to Lubrication system in this group)
2.
Install the crankshaft chain
sprocket (B) and the timing chain oil jet (A).
...
Categories
Kia Optima Manuals
- Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Owners Manual
- Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Service and Repair Manual
- Kia Optima TF 2011-{2019} Owners Manual
- Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service Manual
- Kia Optima MS/Magentis 2000-2005 Owners Manual
