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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

(drain and refill)

Recommends*1

Gasoline

Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi

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

4.8

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

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

SAE 5W-30, ACEA A5/B5*3

Smartstream G2.0

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

4.3

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

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

SAE 5W-30, ACEA A5/B5*3

SAE 0W-30, API SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6*2

Smartstream G2.5 GDi

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

5.8

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

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

SAE 0W-30, ACEA C2*3

Diesel

Smartstream D2.0

5.6

ACEA C5, C2 or C3 (with DPF*4)

ACEA A3 or B4 (without DPF*4)

Automatic transmission (AT) fluid*5

Gasoline

Smartstream G2.0

6.7

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

Smartstream G2.5 GDi

6.5

Diesel

Smartstream D2.0

7.1

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid*5

Gasoline

Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi

1.6~1.7

HK D DCTF TGO-10 PLUS (SK), SPIRAX S6 GHDE 70W DCTF PLUS (H.K.SHELL), Kia genuine DCTF 70W SYNTHETIC PLUS

Manual transmission (MT) fluid*5

Gasoline

Smartstream G2.0

1.5~1.6

SAE 70W, API GL-4

HK SYN MTF 70W (SK), SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W MTF (H.K.SHELL), GS MTF HD 70W (GS CALTEX), Kia genuine MTF&DCTF 70W SYNTHETIC

Coolant

Gasoline

Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi

7.5

Mixture of antifreeze and distilled water (Ethylen glycol with phosphate based coolant for aluminum radiator)

Smartstream G2.0

6.6

Smartstream G2.5 GDi

9.1

Diesel

Smartstream D2.0

8.7

Brake fluid*6

As required

SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV / FMVSS 116 DOT-4 / ISO4925 CLASS-6

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)

Automatic transmission (AT)

0.62~0.68

Dual clutch transmission (DCT)

0.48~0.52

Manual transmission (MT)

Urea solution

Diesel

Smartstream D2.0

14

ISO22241

Fuel

Gasoline

Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi

54

Gasoline

Smartstream G2.0

Smartstream G2.5 GDi

Diesel

Smartstream D2.0

54

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 <API SN PLUS (or above) or ACEA C2/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.

*4. Diesel Particulate Filter

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

*6. To maintain your vehicle's best performance, use Kia genuine oil or those of an equivalent standard oil.