Engine is a Hyundai 2.0 'Beta II' with variable valve timing, or CVVT as they call it. I haven't found that many UOA's on Kia vehicles at all. I'm looking for oil recommendations in the beast. All of these fluids are extremely harmful to your eyes and skin so it is important to protect yourself. Oil (black, sludgy but probably been there a quite while) is coating the underside of the transmission, area where the driver axle comes out of the transmission, slightly above that axle area, and has coated approximately 3/4 of the oil pan with a thin shear starting from the rear of the vehicle forward - most forward 1/4 of the oil pan is dry. In the shocker of the year, I have traded in my 2004 Nissan Titan for a 2006 Kia Spectra 5. You never know what could be dripping down from the engine, battery acid, engine coolant, brake fluid, etc. We recommend wearing safety glasses whenever you are working under your Spectra. If it isn't printed on the oil cap, check your owners manual for the exact type before adding new oil. Most Kias have the oil type printed on the oil cap - it will likely be 5W-20, 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-30 or 10W-40. If your Spectra is too low to the ground to access your drain plug and oil filter, be sure to use jack stands and safe jacking procedures before getting under your Spectra. If you can't do this, see our parts page to find a Kia Spectra oil filter wrench.
Search part prices and learn how much your part costs before you visit us. For most Kias, you can wrap an old belt around the oil filter and unscrew it by hand. Find the price of all used auto parts available with the Pull-A-Part price list. This video shows you the location of your oil drain plug, oil filter, oil fill cap and dipstick in addition to the steps needed to change the oil and filter in your Spectra. Most importantly, you get a chance to look around under your Spectra for potential trouble spots. When you change your own oil, you know that you are putting quality oil in your Spectra and that the filter is being changed too.
2006 KIA SPECTRA OIL TYPE HOW TO
This video shows you how to change the oil and oil filter in your 2006 Kia Spectra.