僅 Steering Gear Box, Linkage & Boots/Lower Arm Ball Joint; 僅 Drive Shafts And Boots; 僅 Air Conditioning Refrigerant; 僅 Checking Fluid Levels - Kia Cerato 2022 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine off,
check for excessive free-play in the
steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or damage.
Check the dust boots and ball joints for
deterioration, cracks, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration, or dam-
age. Replace any damaged parts and, if
necessary, repack the grease.
Air conditioning refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and con-
nections for leakage and damage.
Propeller shaft (if equipped)
Check the propeller shaft, boots, clamps,
rubber coupling and centre bearing rub-
ber for cracks, deterioration, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts and if nec-
essary, repack the grease.
Checking fluid levels
When checking engine oil, engine cool-
ant, brake fluid, and washer fluid, always
be sure to clean the area around any
filler plug, drain plug, or dipstick before
checking or draining any lubricant or
fluid. This is especially important in
dusty or sandy areas and when the vehi-
cle is used on unpaved roads. Cleaning
the plug and dipstick areas will prevent
dirt and grit from entering the engine
and other mechanisms that could be
damaged.
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Engine oil (Petrol)

Checking the engine oil level
Engine oil is used for lubricating, cooling,
and operating various hydraulic compo-
nents in the engine.Engine oil consump-
tion whilst driving is normal, and it is
necessary to check and refill the engine
oil regularly. Also, check and refill the oil
level within the recommended mainte-
nance schedule to prevent deterioration
of oil performance.Check the engine oil
following the below procedure.
(Petrol) 1.6 MPI
OBD078102L
(Petrol) 2.0 MPI
OBD078103L
Engine oil (Petrol)