Kia Telluride 2023, Manual, Page: 454 / 524

Maintenance
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Engine oil and filter
Check the linkage for bends or damage.
Check the dust boots and ball joints for
deterioration, cracks, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration, or dam
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age. Replace any damaged parts and, if
necessary, repack the grease.
Propeller shaft
Check the propeller shaft, boots, clamps,
rubber coupling and center bearing rub
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ber for cracks, deterioration, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts and if nec
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essary, repack the grease.
Air conditioning refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and con
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nections for leakage and damage.
Checking fluid levels
When checking engine oil, engine cool
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ant, brake fluid, and washer fluid, always
be sure to clean the area around any
filler plug, drain plug, or dipstick before
checking or draining any lubricant or
fluid. 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 and filter
Checking the engine oil level
Engine oil is used for lubricating, cooling,
and operating various hydraulic compo
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nents in the engine. Engine oil consump
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tion while driving is normal, and it is
necessary to check and refill the engine
oil regularly. Also, check and refill the oil
level within the recommended mainte
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nance schedule to prevent deterioration
of oil performance. Check the engine oil
following the below procedure.
(Gasoline) 3.8 GDi
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to reach
normal operating temperature.
3. Turn the engine off, remove the oil
filler cap and pull the dipstick out.
Wait for 15 minutes for the oil to
return to the oil pan.
4. Wipe the dipstick clean and re-insert it
fully.
5. Pull the dipstick out again and check
the level. Check if the oil level is
between the F-L line, and if it is below
the L line, add enough oil to bring the
level to F line.
WARNING
Radiator hose
Be very careful not to touch the radiator
hose when checking or adding the
engine oil as it may be hot enough to
burn you.
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