Kia CEED Owner's Manual page 527

Specifications & Consumer information
Recommended SAE viscosity
number
CAUTION
Always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug, or
dipstick before checking or drain-
ing any lubricant. This is especially
important in dusty or sandy areas
and when the vehicle 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.
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an
effect on fuel economy and cold weather
operating (engine start and engine oil
flowability). Lower viscosity engine oils
can provide better fuel economy and cold
weather performance, however, higher
viscosity engine oils are required for sat-
isfactory lubrication in hot weather. Using
oils of any viscosity other than those rec-
ommended could result in engine dam-
age.
When choosing an oil, consider the
range of temperature your vehicle will be
operated in before the next oil change.
Proceed to select the recommended oil
viscosity from the chart.
8 8
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
°C -30
Temperature
-10
(°F)
Petrol
Engine Oil
(For Europe)
Petrol
Engine Oil * 2
(Except Europe)
Diesel Engine Oil
* 1 : If you use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-20, replace engine oil and filter after
driving 15,000 km or 12 month with MPI engine (10,000 km or 6 month with GDI engine) in
normal condition and replace engine oil and engine oil filter after driving 7,500 km or 6 month
with MPI engine (5,000 km or 6 month with GDI engine) in severe condition.
* 2 : For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE
5W-20,5W-30 (API SM / ILSAC GF 4 or above). However, if the engine oil is not available in
your country, select the proper engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.
* 3 : In Middle East, do not use the engine oil of viscosity grade SAE 5W-20.
-20 -10 0 10
0 20 40 60
0W-40, 5W-20 * 1 ,5W-30, 5W-40
15W-40
10W-30
5W-20* 3 , 5W-30
15W-40
10W-30
5W-30
0W-30
20 30 40 50
80 100 120
20W-50