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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*1

(drain and refill)

Recommends

Gasoline Engine

Smartstream G3.5 GDi/MPI

6.1

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

(Except Middle East, Livia, Algeria, Iran, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia, Egypt, India)

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

(For Middle East, Livia, Algeria, Iran, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia, Egypt, India)

Diesel Engine

Smartstream

D2.2

5.6

ACEA C5, C2 or C3

(Refer to Recommended SAE viscosity number)

Automatic transmission (AT) fluid

Gasoline Engine

Smartstream G3.5 GDi/MPI

7.0

Kia genuine ATF SP4M-1

Diesel Engine

Smartstream

D2.2

7.1

Coolant

Gasoline Engine

Smartstream G3.5 GDi/MPI

9.4

Mixture of antifreeze and distilled water (Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)

Smartstream G3.5 GDi/MPI (Trailer Package)

9.8

Diesel Engine

Smartstream

D2.2

8.5

Smartstream

D2.2 (Trailer Package)

9.0

Brake fluid

As required

(Reservoir tank volume: 685 ± 20.0 cc)

DOT 4

Urea solution

Diesel Engine

Smartstream

D2.2

14

ISO 22241

Fuel

Gasoline Engine

Smartstream G3.5 GDi/MPI

72

Gasoline

Diesel Engine

Smartstream

D2.2

72

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.