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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/Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi MHEV

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

4.8

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

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

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

Diesel

Smartstream D1.6/Smartstream D1.6 MHEV

4.4

ACEA C5 or C2 or C3

Automatic transmission (AT) fluid*4

Gasoline

Smartstream G2.0

6.7

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

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid*4

Gasoline

Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi/Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi MHEV

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

Diesel

Smartstream D1.6/Smartstream D1.6 MHEV

Manual transmission (MT) fluid*4

Gasoline

Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi/Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi MHEV

2WD

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

Smartstream G2.0

2WD

1.7~1.8

AWD

1.4~1.5

Diesel

Smartstream D1.6/Smartstream D1.6 MHEV

2WD

1.5~1.6

AWD

1.4~1.5

Coolant

Gasoline

Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi

MT

7.9

An Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant

DCT

7.8

Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi MHEV

MT

8.1

DCT

Smartstream G2.0

MT

6.6

AT

6.5

Diesel

Smartstream D1.6

MT

7.0

DCT

Smartstream D1.6 MHEV

MT

7.3

DCT

Brake fluid*5

Left-hand drive

As required

(Reservoir tank volume: 410 ± 20.0 cc)

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

Right-hand drive

As required

(Reservoir tank volume: 381 ± 20.0 cc)

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 D1.6/Smartstream D1.6 MHEV

14

ISO22241 DIN70070

Fuel

Gasoline

Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi/Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi MHEV

54

Gasoline

Smartstream G2.0

Diesel

Smartstream D1.6/Smartstream D1.6 MHEV

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

* 5. 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.