Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

How to Replace the Engine Oil Filter on Kia Rio

Model: Kia Rio UB, MK 3 - Years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Part: Oil filter

See other generations:
Video tutorial

How to replace the engine oil filter on a Kia Rio? Follow these steps for the replacement: lift the car on a jack or column lift, and using a socket wrench, unscrew the large securing bolt of the container where the oil filter is located (if necessary, remove the plastic protection panel).

Remove the worn oil filter and position a new one, then unscrew the bolt of the oil sump; let the fluid drain into a container.

Finally, open the car door and pull up the engine compartment release lever located at the bottom left of the dashboard, lift the bonnet and top up with the new fluid.


Updated on 5 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


Related tutorials

How to Replace the Engine Oil and Filter on the Kia Rio
How to Replace the Engine Oil and Filter on the Kia Rio
Kia Rio (2011-2017 / UB, MK 3) The oil warning light on the instrument panel of the Kia Rio model 3 indicates that it is necessary to replace the engine oil and oil filter. To perf…
How to Change Engine Oil and Oil Filter on a Kia Rio
How to Change Engine Oil and Oil Filter on a Kia Rio
Kia Rio (2011-2017 / UB, MK 3) Follow this tutorial video to change the engine oil and oil filter as part of regular maintenance on a third-generation Kia Rio GDI. First, lift the …
Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement on a Kia Rio 4
Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement on a Kia Rio 4
Kia Rio (2017-2023 / ) In this video tutorial, you will learn how to replace the engine oil and oil filter as part of the regular maintenance service on a Kia Rio fourth ge…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to open the bonnet on a Volkswagen Golf?

In this tutorial, you will see how to open the bonnet on a Volkswagen Golf MK4. This is a very simple operation that follows the standard procedure. First, open the driver's door, then locate the lever in the lower left area and pull it. Next, move to the front of the vehicle, lift the bonnet slightly, and find the second lever located just above the Volkswagen logo. At this point, simply pull it towards you, fully open the bonnet, and secure it with the prop rod. To close it, gently push it down.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos