Kia K900: 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 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 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 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.
1. For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-30 (API Service SM / ILSAC GF-4).
However, if the engine oil is not available in your country, select the proper engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.
1. For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-20 (API Service SM / ILSAC GF-4).
However, if the engine oil is not available in your country, select the proper engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.
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 improv ...
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the number used in registering your
car and in all legal matters pertaining to its ownership, etc.
The number is punched on the floor under the front pa ...
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Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFLS) Warning Light
This warning light blinks:
Once you set the Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position. It illuminates
for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the A ...
Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window washer system from freezing, add an approved
window washer anti-freeze solution in accordance with instructions on the container.
Window washer anti-freeze is avail ...
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked on a regular basis, with the exact interval depending on the fluid.
WARNING
Distracted driving
Fo ...