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Recommended lubricants and capacities

To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality.

Using the right lubricants help reduce engine friction and improve fuel efficiency.

These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.

Lubricant

Volume

Classification

Engine oil*1 (drain and refill) Recommends

Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi

5.07 US qt. (4.8 L)

Full synthetic SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

4.23 US qt. (4.0 L)

Full synthetic SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6

Automatic transmission (AT) fluid*2

Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi

6.87 US qt. (6.5 L)

SK ATF SP4M-1, MICHANG ATF SP4M-1, S-OIL ATF SP4M-1, Kia Genuine ATF SP4M-1

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) fluid*2

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

7.08 US qt. (6.7 L)

MICHANG SP-CVT1, Kia genuine oil ATF SP-CVT1

Coolant*3

Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi

7.4 US qt. (7.0 L)

An Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

6.34 US qt. (6.0 L)

Brake fluid*4

Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi

0.74 US qt. (0.7 L)

SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV, FMVSS 116 DOT-4, ISO 4925 CLASS-6

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

Fuel

13.2 US gal. (50 L)

-

Rear differential oil (AWD)

0.53 US qt. (0.5 L)

HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5, SAE 75W/85 (Recommended: SK HCT-5 GEAR OIL 75W/85 or equivalent)

Transfer case oil (AWD)

0.42 US qt. (0.4 L)
*1Refer to More Details.
*2Use only specified genuine transmission fluid. The use of non-specified (even marked as compatible with genuine) could result in shift quality deterioration and vibrations, eventually, the transmission failure. (Refer to More Details.)
*3Different type of coolant or water may damage the electrical component.
*4To maintain your vehicle’s best brake and ABS/ESC performance, use Kia genuine brake fluid as in the specification.
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