Oil Filter: Service and Repair

Filter Selection





All Kia engines are equipped with a high quality, throw-away oil filter. The filter is recommended as a replacement filter on all vehicles. The quality of replacement filters varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be used to assure the most efficient service. Make sure that the rubber gasket from the old oil filter is completely removed from the mating surface on the engine block, before installing the new filter.

Procedure for Replacing Oil Filter
1. Use a filter wrench to remove the oil filter.





2. Before installing the new oil filter on the engine, apply clean engine oil to the surface of the rubber gasket.
3. Tighten the oil filter to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
Oil filter 17 - 25 Nm (170 - 250 kg-cm, 12 - 18 ft. lbs.)
4. Start and run the engine and check engine oil leaks.
5. After stopping the engine, check the oil level and add oil as necessary.