Kia Forte: Lubrication System / Oil Pan
Components and components location

1. Gasket
2. Oil screen
3. Oil pan
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4. Drain plug gasket
5. Drain plug
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Repair procedures
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Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transmission Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")
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Drain engine oil.
(Refer to Lubrication System - "Engine Oil")
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Using the SST (09215-3C000) and remove the oil pan.

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Insert the SST between the oil pan and the ladder frame
by tapping it with a plastic hammer in the direction of
① arrow.
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After tapping the SST with a plastic hammer along the
direction of ② arrow around more than 2/3 edge of the oil
pan, remove it from the ladder frame.
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Do not turn over the SST abruptly without tapping. It
be result in damage of the SST.
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Install the oil pan.
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Using a razor blade and gasket scraper, remove all the old packing
material from the gasket surfaces.
Check that the mating surfaces are clean and dry before
applying liquid gasket.
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Apply liquid gasket as an even bead, centered between the edges
of the mating surface.
Liquid gasket : TB 1217H or LOCTITE 5900H
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To prevent leakage of oil, apply liquid gasket
to the inner threads of the bolt holes.
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Do not install the parts if five minutes or more
have elapsed since applying the liquid gasket.
Instead, reapply liquid gasket after removing
the residue.
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After assembly, wait at least 30 minutes before
filling the engine with oil.
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Install the oil pan (A) with the bolts.
Uniformly tighten the bolts in several passes.
Tightening torque :
9.8 - 11.8 N·m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf·m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb·ft)
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Refill engine oil.
(Refer to Lubrication System - "Engine Oil")
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Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and transmission Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")
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Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the oil level gauge (A).
Tightening torque :
9.8 - 11.8 N·m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf·m, 7.2 - 8.7 l ...
Other information:
If the engine stalls at a crossroad
or crossing
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or
crossing, set the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position and then push the
vehicle to a safe place.
If you have a flat tire while
driving
If a tire goes flat while you are driving:
1. Take your foot ...
First secure the child restraint with
the LATCH lower anchors or the seat
belt. If the child restraint manufacturer
recommends that the top tether
strap be attached, attach and tighten
the top tether strap to the top tether
strap anchor.
Child restraint hook holders are
located on t ...