[1fastkia]

Originally posted by jyounce@Feb 25 2005, 10:21 PM
I have finally figured out where the oil pan is, and the plug to pull to drain it.  I think I finally found the oil filter, but I have NO idea at all how you can reach it to change it!!  Has anyone else figured it out?  I've got my car up on ramps now, but I can't access the filter from underneath the car.  It's next to the alternator underneath everything!  HELP!

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I always change my oil in my 99 sephia. you gotta just squeeze your hand down in there and turn it. thats it. llok at the alternator and thats where your hand needs to go lol.

 

[1fastkia]

Originally posted by jyounce@Feb 26 2005, 09:59 AM
Maybe i just think it looks iimpossible because I have short arms? At least I do have small hands - guess that's a plus?? I couldn't believe the owner's manual didn't have the location of all this stuff in the first place for us non-mechanic people!

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its easier to get off but its gets tough to tighten properly lol.

 

[1fastkia]

Originally posted by jyounce@Feb 27 2005, 04:07 PM
Well finally along with a cap wrench & socket wrench from autozone, I was able to get to the oil filter from underneath the car. Tightening up seemed ok - still waiting to see if there's any leaks. My next challenge: changing the plugs

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plugs are easy. see the cover on the block that say 16V DOHC?
take it off there are your plugs.

 

[1fastkia]

kia does them at every 30K miles. i also do min every 30K