Engine Oil; Checking The Engine Oil Level - Kia 2016 Optima Owner's Manual

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ENGINE OIL

THETA 2.4L - GDI

THETA 2.0L T-GDI

GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI

1. Be sure the vehicle is on level

2. Start the engine and allow it to

reach normal operating tempera-

3. Turn the engine off and wait for a

few minutes (about 5 minutes) for

the oil to return to the oil pan.

4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean,

and reinsert it fully.

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. The level should

be between F and L.

Do not overfill the engine oil. It

may damage the engine.

- Radiator hose

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