Kia K900: Recommended lubricants and capacities
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality.
The correct lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
*1 Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*2 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 overcome 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.
*3 If the API service SM engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL.
Tires and wheels
CAUTION
When replacing tires, use the same size originally supplied with the vehicle.
Using tires of a different size can damage the related parts or make it work irregularly.
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Recommended SAE viscosity number
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 vehicl ...
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System operation
Ventilation
1.Set the mode to the position.
2.Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position.
3.Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4.Set the fan speed cont ...
Opening the fuel filler lid
The fuel filler lid must be opened from inside the vehicle by pushing the fuel
filler lid opener.
If the fuel filler lid does not open because ice has formed around it, tap lightly
or push on t ...
Fuel Gauge
This gauge indicates the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.
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The fuel tank capacity is given in chapter 8.
The fuel gauge is supplemented by a low fuel warn ...