2021 Kia K5 GTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Component Inspection

  1. Remove the oil pressure and oil temperature sensor.

    (Refer to "Β REMOVALΒ Β ")Β 

  2. Measure resistance between terminal 1 and terminal 4.
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  3. Compare the measured resistance with the specification below.
    Temperature Resistance (kΞ©)
    Β°C Β°F
    -40 -40 125.53 - 136.70
    -30 -22 93.26 - 104.65
    -20 -4 63.89 - 71.23
    -10 14 41.80 - 46.52
    0 32 26.83 - 30.07
    10 50 17.13 - 19.23
    20 68 11.13 - 12.48
    25 77 9.00 - 10.11
    30 86 7.369 - 8.279
    40 104 4.89 - 5.50
    50 122 3.34 - 3.76
    60 140 2.32 - 2.61
    70 158 1.63 - 1.84
    80 176 1.17 - 1.32
    90 194 0.86 - 0.97
    100 212 0.64 - 0.72
    110 230 0.48 - 0.54
    120 248 0.37 - 0.41
    130 266 0.28 - 0.32
    140 284 0.22 - 0.25
    150 302 0.17 - 0.20
    160 320 0.14 - 0.16
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.