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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 (L)

Classification

Engine oil*1*2 (drain and refill)

Recommends

Smartstream G3.5 GDi

6.1

Except Middle East, India, Libya, Algeria, Iran, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia, Egypt

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

For Middle East, India, Libya, Algeria, Iran, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia, Egypt

SAE 5W-30, ACEA A5/B5*4

Automatic transmission (AT) fluid*5

7.0

SK ATF SP4-M1, MICHANG ATF SP4-M1, S-OIL ATF SP4-M1, Kia Genuine ATF SP4-M1

Coolant

9.0

Mixture of antifreeze and water (Ethylene-glycol with phosphate-based coolant for cooling device)

Brake fluid

722.05cc

DOT 4

Fuel

60

Gasoline

*1. Refer to More Details.

*2. Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel economy by reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to measure in everyday driving, but in a year's time, they can offer significant cost and energy savings.

*3. Requires <API SN PLUS (or above) 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.

*4. 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.

*5. If the genuine oil that is developed for best performance is not used, it may cause the problems of transmission performance.