Kia 2004.5 Spectra Service Technical Training page 75

2004.5 Spectra Technology
Powertrain
Density of the engine oil changes according to its
temperature. Only certain weights of engine oil can
be used in a CVVT engine. By using high viscosity oil,
the CVVT may not operate in cold conditions.
It's important that only the recommended oil weight
(SAE) be used in the CVVT engine.
Oil Weight
API SH or above
SAE 5W30, 5W40
SAE 10W30, 10W40
SAE 10W50
SAE 20W40, 20W50
SAE 30
NR = Not Recommended
RT = Usable under certain conditions, Refer to KSIS
for Range of Temperature
2.0L CVVT 1.8L 2003
Spectra Spectra
<100 F RT
>-10 F RT
NR RT
NR RT
NR RT
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