Engine Oil (Diesel); Checking The Engine Oil Level - Kia CEED Owner's Manual

Maintenance

ENGINE OIL (DIESEL)

Checking the engine oil level

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SmartStream D 1.6 Engine (Diesel)
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level
ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to
reach normal operating tempera-
ture.
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 re-insert it fully.
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WARNING
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.
6. The level should be in the C range.
If the level is in the D range, add
enough engine oil to bring the
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level up to the C range.
Required action accord-
Figure
Range (A) Contact an authorised Kia
Range (B)
You may add oil as long as
Range (C)
the oil level does not go
You must add oil and make
Range (D) sure that the oil level is in
- Radiator hose
ing to the respective
engine oil level
dealer/service partner.
Do not refill oil.
Normal.
above C-range.
the C-Range.
CAUTION
• Do not spill engine oil, when
adding or changing engine oil.
If you drop the engine oil on
the engine room, wipe it off
immediately.
• When you wipe the oil level
gauge, you should wipe it with
a clean cloth. When mixed
with debris, it can cause
engine damage.