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) Recommends	4.23 US qt. (4.0 l)	Full synthetic SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) fluid	7.1 US qt. (6.7 l)	Kia Genuine SP-CVT1^*2
Coolant^*3	5.8 US qt. (5.5 l)	An Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant
Brake fluid^*4	Required amount	SAE J1703, FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel	14.27 US gal. (54 l)	Gasoline

*1. Refer to More Details.

*2. Use only specified genuine Continuously 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.

*3. Different type of coolant or water may damage the electrical component.

*4. 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.