2006 Kia Rio Owners Manual

Maintenance
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Recommended lubricants
Recommended SAE viscosity number
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and
durability, use only  lubricants of the proper quality. The correct  ✽   NOTICE
lubricants  also help  promote engine  efficiency that  results  in
improved fuel economy.
Always be sure to clean the area around any  filler plug, drain
plug, or  dipstick before  checking or  draining any  lubricant.
This is especially important in dusty or sandy areas and when
the vehicle  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 oils  labeled Energy Conserving  Oil are  now available.
Along  with  other  additional  benefits,  they  contribute  to  fuel
economy  by reducing  the amount  of  fuel necessary  to over-
come engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to
measure in everyday driving, but in a year’s time, they can offer
significant cost and energy savings.
Engine oil viscosity  (thickness) has an effect  on fuel economy
and cold  weather operating  (starting and  oil flow).  Lower vis-
cosity  engine oils  can provide  better  fuel economy  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 recommended oil viscosity from  the chart.
These lubricants  and fluids  are recommended  for use in  your
vehicle.
Lubricant
Classification
API Service SJ, SL or above,
ILSAC GF-3 or above
Engine oil *¹
API Service GL-4
(SAE 75W-85, fill-for-life)
Manual transaxle fluid
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Automatic transaxle fluid   DIAMOND ATF SP-III, SK ATF SP-III
°C  -30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
40
50
Temperature (°F)
-10
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Power steering fluid
Brake/Clutch fluid
PSF-III
FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
10W-30
Engine Oil *
1
5W-20, 5W-30
Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers.
1.
For better fuel economy, it is recommended to  use the engine oil of a viscosity
grade SAE 5W-20,5W-30 (API SJ, SL /  ILSAC GF-3).
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Product Specification
CategoriesKia Manuals, Kia Rio Manuals
Model Year2006
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