Change Car Oil Filter Kia Cerato
Change Car Oil Filter
| Estimated time | 0h45 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~75£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
When should you change the Kia Cerato oil filter?
The engine oil change and oil filter replacement should be done annually or every two years, and at most every 20,000–30,000 km. In cases of severe use (constant short trips, repeated cold starts, frequent towing), reduce the interval.
Should you change the oil filter at every Kia Cerato oil change?
It is strongly recommended to change the oil filter at every oil change. A clogged filter can no longer clean the oil effectively and, in extreme cases, the bypass valve opens allowing unfiltered oil to circulate.
Is it difficult to change the Kia Cerato oil filter?
Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy. Key steps: warm the engine briefly, raise the vehicle, drain old oil completely, remove the old oil filter, lightly oil the seal of the new filter, fit the new filter hand-tight, refit the drain plug with a new washer, refill with fresh oil to the correct level.
2 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerato 2001-2009 | 2001-2009 | 1.5 CRDi Diesel (D4FA), 1.6 16V Petrol (G4ED), 1.6 16V Petrol (G4FC), 1.6 CRDi Diesel (D4FB), 2.0 16V CVVT Petrol (G4GC), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA) | Diesel, Petrol |
| Cerato 2009-2014 | 2009-2014 | 1.6 Petrol (G4FC) | Petrol |