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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

Petrol

Smartstream G1.5

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

3.8

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 G1.5 T-GDi

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

4.2

SAE 0W-20, API Latest (or ILSAC Latest) or ACEA C5*4

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

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

Diesel

(Diesel) 1.5 VGT

4.8

SAE 0W-20, ACEA C5 or C2 or C3*4

Manual transmission (MT) fluid*5

Petrol

Smartstream G1.5

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

Diesel

(Diesel) 1.5 VGT

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid*5

Petrol

Smartstream G1.5 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

Automatic transmission (AT) fluid*5

Diesel

(Diesel) 1.5 VGT

7.1

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

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) fluid*5

Petrol

Smartstream G1.5

6.7

MICHANG SP-CVT1, Kia genuine SPCVT1*4

Coolant

Petrol

Smartstream G1.5

MT

6.4

An Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant

IVT

6.1

Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi

DCT

6.5

Diesel

(Diesel) 1.5 VGT

AT

7.0

Brake/clutch fluid

As required

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

Fuel

Petrol

Smartstream G1.5

50

Petrol

Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi

Diesel

(Diesel) 1.5 VGT

Diesel

* 1. Refer to More Details.

*2. Requires <API SN PLUS/SP (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. Requires <API Latest (or ILSAC Latest) or ACEA C5 or C2 or C3 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. To maintain your vehicle’s best performance, use Kia genuine oil or those of an equivalent standard oil.