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November 22, 2017 Service bulletin

Pitstop - oil grade and viscosity

Kia technical service bulletin PS505R1 for 2017-2018 Kia Niro.

Bulletin number
PS505R1
Component
Engine and engine cooling
Summary
PITSTOP - OIL GRADE AND VISCOSITY - For 2017-18MY Niro (DE HEV) vehicles equipped with the 1.6L GDI Kappa engine, the recommended oil grade/spec to use is 0W-20 API SN synthetic oil or ACEA C2 SAE 5W-30 (petroleum based oil).

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