Kia SORENTO HEV 2023 Manual page 568

Maintenance
Engine oil and filter
Checking the engine oil level
Engine oil is used for lubricating, cooling,
and operating various hydraulic compo-
nents in the engine. Engine oil consump-
tion whilst driving is normal, and it is
necessary to check and refill the engine
oil regularly. Also, check and refill the oil
level within the recommended mainte-
nance 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 temperature.
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.
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.
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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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Use a funnel to help prevent oil from
being spilled on engine components.
Use only the specified engine oil. (Refer
to "Recommended lubricants and capac-
ities" on page 9-9.)
僅 Do not spill engine oil when adding or
changing engine oil. Wipe off spilled
oil immediately.
僅 The engine oil consumption may
increase whilst you break in a new
vehicle and it will be stabilised after
driving 6,000 km (4,000 miles).
僅 The engine oil consumption can be
affected by driving habits, climate
conditions, traffic conditions, oil qual-
ity, etc. Therefore, it is recommended
Engine oil and filter