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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

(drain and refill)

Recommends

Gasoline Engine

Smartstream G2.5 MPI

5.8

SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6*2

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

SAE 0W-30, ACEA C2*3

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

Smartstream G3.5 MPI

6.1

SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6*2

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

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

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

Diesel Engine

Smartstream

D2.2

5.6

ACEA C5, C2 or C3(Refer to Recommended SAE viscosity number)

Automatic transmission (AT) fluid*5

Gasoline Engine

Smartstream G2.5 MPI

6.7

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

Smartstream G3.5 MPI

7.0

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid*5

Diesel Engine

Gear oil

3.3~3.4

Kia Genuine oil (WET DCTF 75W)

Control oil

2.45~2.5

Kia Genuine oil (WET DCT HYDRAULIC OIL)

Coolant

Gasoline Engine

Smartstream G2.5 MPI

8.5

Mixture of antifreeze and distilled water (Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)

Smartstream G3.5 MPI

9.4

Smartstream G3.5 MPI (Trailer Package)

9.8

Diesel Engine

Smartstream

D2.2

8.5

Smartstream

D2.2 (Trailer Package)

9.0

Brake fluid

As required

(Reservoir tank volume: 493 ± 20.0 cc)

DOT 4

Rear differential oil (AWD)

0.53~0.63

HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5, SAE 75W/85 (Recommended: SK HCT-5 GEAR OIL 75W85 or equivalent)

Transfer case oil (AWD)

Gasoline Engine

Smartstream G2.5 MPI

0.62~0.68

Smartstream G3.5 MPI

0.67~0.73

Diesel Engine

Smartstream

D2.2

0.48~0.52

Urea solution

Diesel Engine

Smartstream

D2.2

14

ISO22241

Fuel

Gasoline Engine

Smartstream G2.5 MPI

67

Gasoline

Smartstream G3.5 MPI

Diesel Engine

Smartstream

D2.2

67

Diesel

*1. Refer to More Details.

*2. 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.

*3. Requires <ACEA C2 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.