Kia Cerato 2022, Owner'S Manual, Page: 604 / 622

Specifications & Consumer information
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Recommended lubricants and capacities
Recommended SAE viscosity
number
CAUTION
Always be sure to clean the area around
any filler plug, drain plug, or dipstick
before checking or draining any lubri
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cant. This is especially important in
dusty or sandy areas and when the vehi
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cle is used on unpaved roads. Cleaning
the plug and dipstick areas will prevent
dirt and grit from entering the engine
and other mechanisms that could be
damaged.
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an
effect on fuel economy and cold
weather operating (engine start and
engine oil flowability). Lower viscosity
engine oils can provide better fuel econ
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omy and cold weather performance,
however, higher viscosity engine oils are
required for satisfactory lubrication in
hot weather.
Using oils of any viscosity other than
those recommended could result in
engine damage.
When choosing an oil, consider the
range of temperature your vehicle will
be operated in before the next oil
change. Proceed to select the recom
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mended oil viscosity from the chart.
An engine oil displaying this American Petroleum Institute (API) Certifica
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tion Mark conforms to the International Lubricant Specification Advisory
Committee (ILSAC). It is recommended to only use engine oils that uphold
this API Certification Mark.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Tempera
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ture
°C -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
(°F) -10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
(Petrol) 1.6 MPI
*1
5W-40
(Petrol) 1.6 T-GDi
*2
5W-30, 5W-40
(Petrol) 2.0 MPI 5W-20, 5W-30
Smartstream G1.6 0W-20
*1. For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade 5W-20
(except Middle East - API SN Plus or ILSAC GF-5) or 5W-30 (for Middle East – ACEA A5).
However, if the engine oil is not available in your country, select the proper engine oil using
the engine oil viscosity chart.
*2. For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade 5W-30
(ACEA A5). However, if the engine oil is not available in your country, select the proper
engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.