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Kia Optima V6-2.7L (2003)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Engine Oil: Specifications (page 2 of 4)

Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Engine
V6-2.7L
Year
2003
Section
Fluids › Engine Oil
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 2 of 4
Engine Oil: Specifications (page 2 of 4) – Kia Optima V6-2.7L (2003)

Engine Oil: Testing and Inspection

CHECKING ENGINE OIL 

1. Position a vehicle on a level surface.
2. Stop the engine.

NOTE:  In the case of a vehicle that has been out of service for a prolonged period, run the engine for several minutes. Stop the engine and wait
for 5 minutes at least, then check the oil level.

3. Check that the engine oil level is within the level range indicated on the oil dipstick. If the oil level is found to have fallen to the lower limit (the

MIN mark), refill to the "MAX" mark.

NOTE:  When refilling, use the same type of engine oil as the one currently being used.

4. Check that the oil is not dirty or mixed with coolant or gasoline, and that it has the proper viscosity.

SELECTION OF ENGINE OIL 

Recommended API classification: SG or SG/CD, SH or SH/CD 

Recommended SAE viscosity grades

NOTE:
For best performance and for maximum protection for all types of operation, select only those lubricants which: 
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Confirm the requirements of the API classification. 

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