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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 (drain and refill)

Recommends

Smart stream G1.6 T-GDi HEV/PHEV

5.07 US qt.(4.8 L)

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

Automatic transmission (AT) fluid*1

6.34 US qt.(6 L)

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

Coolant (Engine)*2

8.35 US qt.(7.9 L)

Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator

Coolant (Inverter)*2

HEV

2.01 US qt.(1.9 L)

Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator

PHEV

7.19 US qt.(6.8 L)

Contact an authorized Kia dealer

Brake fluid

As required

(Reservoir tank volume: 0.48 ± 0.02 US qt. (452.8 ± 20.0 cc)

DOT 4

Differential oil (Rear) (AWD)

0.56 ~ 0.66 US qt.(0.53 ~ 0.63 L)

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

Transfer case oil (AWD)

0.65 ~ 0.72 US qt.(0.62 ~ 0.68 L)

Fuel

HEV

17.7 US gal (67 L)

Gasoline

PHEV

12.4 US gal (47 L)

* 1. Use only specified genuine automatic transmission fluid. The use of non-specified fluid (even marked as compatible with genuine) could result in quality deterioration and vibrations, eventually, the transmission failure. (refer to More Details.)

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