Kia Optima Hybrid 2017 Owner's Manual page 577

Maintenance
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil level
Gasoline Engine (Nu 2.0L - GDI)
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
n Radiator hose
Be very careful not to touch the ra‐
diator 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 (Full) and L (Low).
CAUTION
• Do not overfill the engine oil. It
may damage the engine
• 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.
Gasoline Engine (Nu 2.0L - GDI)
If it is near or at L (Low), add enough oil
to bring the level to F (Full). Do not
overfill.
Use a funnel to help prevent oil from
being spilled on engine components.
Use only the specified engine oil. (Refer
to Recommended lubricants and ca‐
pacities on page 10-11.)
Changing the engine oil and
filter
We recommend that the engine oil and
filter be replaced by an authorized Kia
dealer.