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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*1 (drain and refill)

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

4.0 L

(4.2 US qt.)

Full synthetic SAE 5W-20, API Latest (ILSAC Latest)

(Gasoline) 1.6 T-GDi

4.0 L

(4.2 US qt.)

Full synthetic SAE 5W-30 /API Latest (ILSAC Latest) or ACEA A5/B5

Manual transmission fluid

(Gasoline) 1.6 T-GDi

1.7 ~ 1.8 L (1.79 ~ 1.9 US qt.)

API GL-4, SAE 70W- SK : HK SYN MTF 70W- H.K.SHELL:SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W MTF- GS CALTEX: GS MTF HD 70W

Dual clutch transmission fluid

(Gasoline) 1.6 T-GDi

1.9~2.0 L (2.01~2.11 US qt.)

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

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) fluid

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

6.7 L (7.1 US qt.)

Kia Genuine SP-CVT1*2

Coolant

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

IVT

6.6 L (6.97 US qt.)

An Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant

(Gasoline) 1.6 T-GDi

M/T

6.9 L (7.3 US qt.)

DCT

Brake / clutch fluid *3

0.7~0.8 L (0.7 ~ 0.8 US qt.)

SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV, ISO4925 CLASS-6,FMVSS116 DOT-4

Fuel

53 L (14.0 US gal.)

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*1Refer to More Details.
*2Use only specified genuine intelligent variable transmission fluid. The use of non-specified fluid (even marked as compatible with genuine) could result in shift quality deterioration and vibrations, eventually, transmission failure.
*3To maintain your vehicle’s best brake and ABS/ESC performance, use Kia genuine brake fluid as in the specification.
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