Kia Carens. Manual - part 53

  2001 > 1.8L DOHC >

 

INSPECTION

1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.

2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature and stop it.

3. Wait for 5 minutes.

4. Remove the oil level gauge and check the oil level and condition.

5. Add or replace oil if necessary.

REPLACEMENT

BE CAREFUL WHEN DRAINING BECAUSE OIL IS HOT AND COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Warm engine to normal operating temperature and turn engine off. Position a suitable container under oil

pan.

2. Remove oil filler cap and oil pan drain plug.

3. Allow oil to be fully drained.

4. Install drain plug with new gasket.

Tightening torque : 22~30lb-ft (29~41N·m, 3.0~4.2kg-m)

5. Refill engine with specified type and amount of engine oil.

6. Install oil filler cap.

7. Run engine and check for leaks.

8. Check oil level and add oil if necessary.

Oil pan capacity : 3.8US qt (3.6liters, 3.2lmp qt)

Engine Mechanical System

Lubrication System - Oil Pan

Engine Mechanical System

  2001 > 1.8L DOHC >

 

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.

2. Drain engine oil.

3. Remove LH and RH side splash shields.

4. remove front exhaust pipe.

5. Remove oil pan mounting bolts.

6. Remove oil pan with screwdriver or suitable tool as shown in figure.