Kia Sportage: Engine oil
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Engine oil is used for lubricating, cooling,
and operating various hydraulic components
in the engine. Engine oil consumption
while driving is normal, and it is
necessary to check and refill the e
The lubrication, rust prevention, cooling,
and cleaning effect of the engine oil will
gradually degrade during its use. Have
the engine oil and filter changed by an
authorized Kia dealer according
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Installation
1. Install the balance shaft chain. (Refer to Lubrication system in this
group)
2. Install the crankshaft chain sprocket (B) and the timing chain oil jet
(A).
Tightening torque:
7.8 ~ 9.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2lb-ft)
3. Set the crankshaft so that the key (A) of cranksh
If you equip your vehicle with snow
tires, they should be the same size
and have the same load capacity as
the original tires.
Snow tires should be installed on all
four wheels; otherwise, poor handling
may result.
Snow tires should carry 4 psi (28
kPa) more air pressure than the
pressu
Checking the engine oil level
