Kia Rio: Engine Oil: Inspection - Lubrication System - Engine Mechanical System - Kia Rio UB 2012-2026 Service ManualKia Rio: Engine Oil: Inspection

1.
Check the engine oil quality.
Check the oil deterioration, entry of water, discoloring of thinning. If the quality is visibly poor, replace the oil.
2.
Check the engine oil level.
After engine warm up stop the engine wait 5 minutes then check the oil level. Oil level should be between the "L" and "F" marks on the dipstick. If low check for leakage and add oil up to the "F" mark.

     
Do not fill with engine oil above the "F" mark.
Selection Of Engine Oil
Recommendation of oil classification : API SM, ILSAC GF-4, ACEA A5 (API SL/ ILSAC GF-3/ ACEA A3 class oil can be used if the recommended oil is not available)
SAE viscosity grade : Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity number



     
For best performance and maximum protection of all types of operation, select only those lubricants which :
1.
Satisfy the requirement of the API or ILSAC classification.
2.
Have proper SAE grade number for expected ambient temperature range.
3.
Lubricants that do not have both an SAE grade number and API or ILSAC service classification on the container should not be used.
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