Kia Forte: Power Train / Transmission Gear Oil (DCT)
Repair procedures
Oil level check
1. |
Remove the under cover.
D 1.6 TCI-NEW U (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under
Cover")
G 1.6 T-GDI GAMMA (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under
Cover")
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2. |
Remove the oil filler plug (A).
[NEW U 1.6 TCI, GAMMA 1.6 T-GDI]

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3. |
Check the condition of the oil and make sure that it is at the proper
level (A).

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4. |
Install the oil filler plug (A).
[NEW U 1.6 TCI, GAMMA 1.6 T-GDI]
Tightening torque :
58.9 - 78.5 N·m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf·m, 43.4 - 57.8 lb·ft)
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The existing oil filler plug gasket must be replaced with a new
one. (Do not reuse it.)
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5. |
Install the under cover.
D 1.6 TCI-NEW U (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under
Cover")
G 1.6 T-GDI GAMMA (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under
Cover")
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Repair procedures
Inspection
[On vehicle inspection]
1.
Accelerate the engine to about 3,000 rpm 3 times or more.
2.
Remove the spark p ...
Repair procedures
Inspection
[Gamma 1.6 MPI/T-GDI]
Check the valve clearance.
If necessary, adjust the valve clearance by replacing the tappets.
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For valve clearance ...
Other information:
Components and components location
Components
1. Rear oil seal
Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Remove the transaxle assembly.
Manual Transaxle System:
(Refer to Manual Transaxle System - "Manual Transaxle")
DCT ...
Your vehicle may be equipped with
an electronic engine immobilizer
system to reduce the risk of unauthorized
vehicle use.
Your immobilizer system is comprised
of a small transponder in the
ignition key and electronic devices
inside the vehicle.
With the immobilizer system, whenever
y ...