How to Check the Oil in Your Kia

Oil courses through the powertrain of your Kia Sorento, K5, or Telluride as you travel. Not only does it lubricate the engines, but it also cools and cleans those components. Below, we at Gerald Kia of Naperville will show you the simple process of checking the available oil in your Kia model. 
Preparation
Depending on your specific vehicle and the formula that was last put in your car, you may need an oil change anywhere from 5,000 to 7,500 miles. As you approach that interval, you need to make sure that you have enough of the fluid and that it’s in good shape. Start by parking your Kia on a flat and sturdy surface. Then, while the car is cooling, prop open the hood and locate the plastic handle that is connected to the dipstick. With that in mind, obtain a shop towel or other cloth material for the next steps. 
Observing the Oil Condition and Quantity
Retrieve the dipstick from its housing tube and then clean it off using the towel you procured in the first step. Now that no oil is on the metal piece, look toward the bottom of it to spot the line that shows the minimum amount that should be in the car. Higher on the dipstick, you’ll see another marking that shows the maximum quantity of oil that the car should have. Between them is an adequate amount. Reinsert the dipstick and remove it once more. This time, you should use it as a measurement of the oil in your Kia. Additionally, you need to take this opportunity to examine the oil for the presence of metal debris or other contaminants. Once this process is finished, you can decide whether you need to obtain more oil from our Parts Department or if your car is set to continue driving. 
Final Steps
If you have discovered that your car is low on oil or that the fluid needs to be swapped for a fresh batch, you have a few options. If you have the space, tools, and know-how, you may perform the oil change at your home. However, if you lack any of those elements, just contact us to schedule a service appointment to have our Kia specialists see to the needs of your car. Not only can we perform the maintenance and dispose of the old oil, but our team can also create a more precise plan for your oil change intervals. That way, your car can continue to operate at its highest level of performance and suffer less wear and tear. Our team can also suggest any changes to the type of oil that you use for your vehicle!