Kia Soul: Engine oil and filter Inspection
Engine Oil Level
Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.
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Warm up and stop the engine, and then wait 5 minutes.
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Turn the engine off and wait for a few minutes (about 5 minutes)
for the oil to return to the oil pan.
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Pull the dipstick out, wipe and re-insert it fully.
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Check that the oil level is between the "L" level mark and "F"
level mark on the engine oil level gauge.
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If the level is low, check for leakage and add oil up to the full
level mark.
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Engine Oil Appearance
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Check engine oil for white turbidity or heavy contamination.
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If engine oil becomes turbid and white, it is highly probable
that it is contaminated with engine coolant.
Repair or replace damaged parts.
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Drive Belt Inspection
1. Check belt for maintenance and abnormal wear of V-ribbed part. Replace if necessary. ...Engine oil and filter Replacement
• Prolonged and repeated contact with mineral oil will result in the removal of natura ...See also:
Repair procedures
Fuel Pressure Test (Low pressure system)
1.
Release the residual pressure in fuel line (Refer to the Fuel Delivery System - Repair Procedu ...
Certification label
The certification label is located on the driver's door sill at the center pillar.
This label shows the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle. This
is called the GVWR (Gross Ve ...
Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring. Removal
1.
Set the front tires straight-ahead before removing the steering
wheel.
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