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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.

The correct lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.

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

Lubricant

Volume

Classification

Engine oil*1 (drain and refill)

(Gasoline) 1.6 MPI

3.6 L

For Middle East, India, Libia, Algeria, Morroco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt, Iran

SAE 5W-30, ACEA A5/B5*2

Except Middle East, India, Libia, Algeria, Morroco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt, Iran

SAE 5W-20 / API Latest (ILSAC Latest)*3

Smartstream G 1.6 T-GDi

4.8 L

For Middle East, Iran, Morroco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libia, Egypt, Sudan

SAE 5W-30, ACEA A5/B5*2

Except Middle East, Iran, Morroco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libia, Egypt, Sudan

SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6 *3

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

4.5 L

For Middle East, Central & South America

SAE 5W-30, API Latest (ILSAC Latest) or ACEA A5/B5*2

Except Middle East, Central &South America

SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6*3

Manual transmission fluid

(Gasoline) 1.6 MPI

FWD

1.5~1.6 L

SAE 70W API GL-4 TGO-9

API GL-4, SAE 70W

(Recommended SK HK MTF 70W, SHELL SPIRAX S6GHME 70W MTF, GS CALTEX GS MTF HD 70W)

AWD

1.4~1.5 L

Automatic transmission fluid

(Gasoline) 1.6 MPI

7.2 L

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

Smartstream G 1.6 T-GDi

6.5 L

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) fluid

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

6.7 L

MICHANG SP-CVT1, Kia Genuine ATF SP-CVT1*4

Rear differential oil (AWD)

0.5 L

Hypoid gear oil API Gl-5, SAE 75W/85 (SK HCT-5 75W/85 or equivalent)

Transfer case oil (AWD)

(Gasoline) 1.6 MPI

MT

0.5 L

AT

0.4 L

Smartstream G 1.6 T-GDi

AT

0.5 L

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

IVT

0.4 L

Coolant

(Gasoline) 1.6 MPI

MT

6.1 L

An Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant

AT

5.8 L

Smartstream G 1.6 T-GDi

AT

7.0 L

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

IVT

6.0 L

Brake/clutch fluid*5

MT

502±20 cc

SAEJ1704 DOT-4 LV, FMVSS 116 DOT-4, ISO 4925 CLASS-6

AT

474±20 cc

Fuel

50 L

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*1. Refer to More Details.

*2. Requires <API SN PLUS (or above) or ACEA A5/B5 Full synthetic> grade engine oil. If a lower grade engine oil (mineral oil including Semi-synthetic) is used, then the engine oil and engine oil filter must be replaced as indicated severe maintenance condition.

*3. Requires <API SN PLUS (or above) Full synthetic)> grade engine oil. If a lower grade engine of (mineral oil including Semi-synthetic) is used, then the engine oil and engine oil filter must be replaced as indicated severe maintenance condition.

*4. Use only specified genuine intelligent variable transmission fluid. The use of non-specified fluid (even marked as compatible with genuine) could result in shift quality deterioration and vibrations, eventually, the transmission failure.

*5. To maintain your vehicle`s best brake and ABS/ESC performance, use Kia genuine brake fluid or those of an equivalent standard brake fluid as in the specification.