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#4 of 8 Oil Weight by lavrishevo Jul 02, 2007 (12:19 pm)
I recommend 5w-30 Mobile 1 full synthetic.
#5 of 8 5W-30 too thin? by albanybill Aug 28, 2007 (12:54 pm)
Hi all; Picked up a used 2004 KIA Sedona on 08/14/07 with 27,700 miles. It's now at 30,500 mi, and I'll be changing the oil in 2 weeks. The 2004 Sedona's owner's manual says 5W-30 is for temps less than 40 degrees F. 10W-30 for zero to 95 degrees. I went to the KIA website and saw the same thing. I also noticed this in my brother's 1997 KIA Sephia manual, and my dad's 2000 Sephia. On the other hand, my 1991 Ford Festiva and my 1997 Ford Aspire (both rebadged KIAs) did not have the limitation on the 5W-30. Is this obsolete info? Why is it still in the manual and on the website. I'm "old school" and I still think 5W-30 is too thin for summer. This only reinforces my belief. Has KIA issued a correction on this? Or is it still official? Thanks, AlbanyBill
#6 of 8 2006 kia sedona by drnickerson Oct 16, 2007 (5:23 am)
Where is the oil filter on this vehicle? And specifically , where do I access the filter? Replies to this message: geo (Oct 23, 2007 6:48 pm)
#7 of 8 Re: 2006 kia sedona [drnickerson] by geo Oct 23, 2007 (6:48 pm)
Replying to: drnickerson (Oct 16, 2007 5:23 am) Hello drnickerson,   Just did my first oil change (others by dealer) on my 2006. Used a filter cartridge from fram which came with new o-rings but not a new crush washer for the drain. I will get some from KIA dealer next time I am there. KIA.com has a great tech site you can get to from the home page > Kia Owners > Service Information > sign up > then go to "shop" for an on-line service and trouble shooting guide. Try the link below, you may not have to sign up. I was told by a mechanic at my father-in-laws auto shop that the deal with the torque wrench is all about not over-tightening and ruining the filter canister body. I just tightened mine very hand tight and have had no leaks in about 1K of trips.   http://www.kiatechinfo.com/viewer/default.asp?group=shop   George in Wisconsin.

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