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:
Description and operation
Description
The ambient temperature sensor is located at the front of the condenser and detects
ambient air temperature. It is a negative type thermistor; resistance will increase
with lower temperature, and decrease with higher temperature.
The sensor o ...
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")
3.
Remove the steering column upper & lower shroud p ...