Kia Sedona: Engine Oil and Filter Repair procedures| Inspection |
Be sure that the vehicle is on level ground. |
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Warm up and stop the engine, and then wait for 5 minutes. |
| 2. |
Turn the engine off and wait for a few minutes (about 5 minutes) for the oil to return to the oil pan. |
| 3. |
Pull the dipstick out, wipe and re-insert it fully. |
| 4. |
Check that the oil level is between the "L" level mark and "F" level mark on the engine oil level gauge. |
| 5. |
If the level is low, check for leakage and add oil up to the full level mark.
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| 1. |
Check engine oil for white turbidity or heavy contamination. |
| 2. |
If engine oil becomes turbid and white, it is highly probable that it is contaminated with engine coolant.
Repair or replace damaged parts. |
| Replacement |
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| 1. |
Park the car on level ground. |
| 2. |
Drain engine oil.
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| 3. |
Replace the oil filter.
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| 4. |
Fill new engine oil.
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| 5. |
Start the engine and check that no oil is leaking from the drain plug or oil filter. |
| 6. |
Recheck the engine oil level.
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