Maintenance; Engine Oil (Petrol Engine); Checking The Engine Oil Level - Kia Carnival Manual

Maintenance

Engine oil (Petrol engine)

Checking the engine oil level

Engine oil is used for lubricating,
cooling, and operating various
hydraulic components in the engine.
Engine oil consumption whilst driv -
ing is normal, and it is necessary to
check and refill the engine oil regu -
larly. Also, check and refill the oil
level within the recommended
maintenance schedule to prevent
deterioration of oil performance.
Check the engine oil following the
below procedure.
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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, remove the
oil filler cap and pull the dipstick
out. Wait for 15 minutes for the
oil to return to the oil pan.
4. Wipe the dipstick clean and re-
insert it fully.
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5. Pull the dipstick out again and
check the level. Check if the oil
level is between the F-L line, and
if it is below the L line, add enough
oil to bring the level to F line.
WARNING
Radiator hose
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.
CAUTION
When you wipe the oil level gauge,
you should wipe it with a clean cloth.
When mixed with debris, it can
cause engine damage.
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Engine oil (Petrol engine)