Kia Cerato 2021 Manual page 594

Maintenance
(Petrol) 2.0 MPI
OBD078103L
(Petrol) 1.6 T-GDi
OBD078124L
Smartstream G1.6
OBD071003
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level
ground.
8 40
2. Start the engine and allow it to
reach normal operating tempera -
ture.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for
about 15 minutes (with oil filler
cap and dipstick detached) for the
oil to return to the oil pan.
4. Wipe the dipstick clean and re-
insert it fully.
WARNING
Radiator hose
Be very careful not to touch the
radiator hose when checking or
adding the engine oil as it may be
hot enough to burn you.
5. Pull the dipstick out again and
check the level. Check if the oil
level is between the F-L line, and
if it is below the L line, add enough
oil to bring the level to F line.
CAUTION
When you wipe the oil level gauge,
you should wipe it with a clean cloth.
When mixed with debris, it can
cause engine damage.
Engine oil (Petrol)