Kia Optima: Engine Oil and Oil Filter

Engine Compartment

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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. ...

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Installation
1. Installation is reverse of removal. ...

Manual Transaxle Operation
The manual transaxle has five forward gears. Press the clutch pedal down fully while shifting, then release it slowly. A special safety feature prevents inadvertent shifting from 5 (Fifth) to R ( ...

Defroster
CAUTION To prevent damage to the conductors bonded to the inside surface of the rear window, never use sharp instruments or window cleaners containing abrasives to clean the window. ✽ NO ...