How To Change Kia Engine Oil

The car is a huge investment. The engine is one of the most important parts of a car, and you should take good care of it. That's why changing the Kia engine oil periodically is a very important part of maintaining your car. It keeps your vehicle running smoothly and helps avoid costly repairs down the road. The frequency of oil changes varies depending on how often you drive and what type of vehicle it is. If you have an older car or motorbike that isn't driven very often, you'll probably need to change its engine oil more frequently than someone who drives their car several times a week. This article will give you step-by-step instructions on how to change your engine's oil!

Gather Supplies

Before you can change the oil, you'll need to collect some supplies. First, gather your old filter and the drain plug. You will also need an oil filter wrench and a funnel for adding new oil to the engine once it's empty. Finally, remember to use a new filter to replace the old one!

Park And Raise Car

When changing your car's oil, you need to park the vehicle on a flat surface. You also need to make sure that you raise the car safely. If you're planning on changing your own engine oil at home, use a jack stand and make sure that it's set up properly before raising your vehicle.

If you need a way of lifting your Kia off the ground safely, take it to an auto repair shop instead of trying to do it yourself with just a jack and some bricks or cinder blocks from home.

Before the oil change process, ensure the engine is cool. If you're performing an engine flush, it's best to wait until the vehicle has been sitting idle for at least 20 minutes. Never remove your vehicle's oil cap while the engine is running or hot.

Remove Oil Cap

Next, locate and remove your car's oil cap (near where you usually find an air filter). This can be done by hand or with a tool such as a screwdriver (depending on what kind of car you have). Once removed from its housing, place it on a clean surface in order to prevent dust and dirt from getting into any openings inside your vehicle's engine compartment.

Drain Oil

Drain the oil from your car by unscrewing its cap. The type of screw that you use will depend on your car's model, but it will most likely be a hexagonal-shaped bolt head with a single flat side.

Use an empty container to collect the used engine oil. This may be part of your drain kit or a bucket or large plastic bowl.

Keep an eye out for any drips while taking care they don't spill onto any sensitive components nearby: if they do happen to make contact with one, wipe off immediately using paper towels soaked in cleaning solvent so as not to damage anything further than necessary.

Add New Oil

Fill the engine with new oil. If you're using a funnel, make sure to use a funnel that fits correctly in your engine's fill hole.

Check the dipstick for the correct level and replace it if necessary. Make sure that you replace both ends of it—the end visible on top of the oil pan, as well as any other end inside your engine compartment (if applicable).

Replace your cap with a new one when you're finished filling up your engine!

Conclusion

Well done! We hope this article has helped you better understand how to change your Kia engine oil. If you have any questions, please leave them in the comments below, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible!