Owners of other Kia and Hyundai vehicles such as the Optima, Forte, Cadenza, K900, Sorento, Sportage, Sedona, Soul, Elantra, Veloster, Sonata, Azera, Tucson, Santa Fe, Genesis, ix20, i20, ix35 and Equus may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.

Warming up the engine to near operating temperature will help suspend any contaminants within the old oil and also allow it to drain out more quickly.

Then engage the emergency / parking brake and chock both sides of the rear wheels to prevent the car from moving.

Raise the front of the vehicle with the floor jack and securely support it with two jack stands.

I prefer to work on one side of the car at a time to keep three wheels on the ground for extra safety.

Remove the eight bolts that hold the plastic under engine cover (A.K.A. "splash shield" or "skid plate") in place by turning them counterclockwise with a 10mm socket and ratcheting wrench.

Set the plastic fastener and the eight 10mm bolts aside in a safe place.

Pull the plastic under engine cover away from the vehicle and set it aside.

The oil filter is located just in front of the oil pan.

Be careful when you remove the oil drain bolt since the old oil may be hot enough to burn your skin depending on how long you allowed the engine to warm up.

Loosen the oil drain bolt by turning it counterclockwise with the 17mm socket and ratcheting wrench.

If the oil drain bolt is equipped with a metal crush washer, inspect it and replace it with a new one if necessary. New crush washers can be purchased at your dealership parts counter or at an auto parts store.

Spin in the oil drain bolt by hand a few turns in the counterclockwise direction to prevent it from becoming cross threaded.

Tighten the oil drain bolt by turning it in the clockwise direction with the 17mm socket and ratcheting wrench to just past hand tight or about 30 ft-lbs of torque.

Spin off the old oil filter in the counterclockwise direction.

If you have trouble turning the old oil filter, you may need to use an oil filter wrench such as the Lisle # 63600.

Dip your pinky finger in to some new SAE 5W-20 oil and lightly lubricate the rubber o-ring gasket on the new oil filter.

Lubricating the rubber o-ring gasket on the new oil filter will help it form a better seal, prevent oil leaks and also make it easier to remove during the next oil change.

Double check that the oil drain bolt and the new oil filter are tight before moving on to the next steps.

Line up the plastic under engine cover and hold it in place with one hand.

Re-insert the plastic fastener and then pop in the small plastic Phillips head screw to secure it in place.

Tighten the bolts with the 10mm socket and ratcheting wrench in the clockwise direction until they are snug.

Insert an automotive funnel in to the oil filler hole.

It is much better to have slightly less oil than necessary in an engine than to have too much. Running an engine that has been overfilled with oil may cause damage to seals, gaskets, or other components.

The Hyundai Gamma GDI 1.6L I4 engine's total capacity for an oil change with filter replacement is 3.8 U.S. quarts or 3.6 liters.

Replace the oil filler cap by twisting it on in the clockwise direction and push down the oil dipstick.

Start the engine and allow it to run for a few minutes, turn off the engine, and allow the oil to drain back down to the pan for at least 5 to 10 minutes.

If necessary, slow in pour in more oil and repeatedly check the level on the dipstick until it reaches just at or below the upper metal dot by the letter "F" on the dipstick that indicates the "Full" or "Maximum" line.

You may not need to pour in the entire 3.8 U.S. quarts of new oil to reach the "Full" line depending on how long you allowed the old oil to drain out.

Once the oil is at the correct level, replace the dipstick and tighten the oil filler cap in the clockwise direction.

Be sure to record the oil change in your car's service records. It would also be a good idea to check your parking spot, garage or driveway for drops of fresh oil which may indicate a leak from the drain bolt or the new filter.

For more, check out my other 2012-2016 Kia Rio DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides.