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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) 1.6 MPI

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

3.6

SAE 5W-20, API Latest (ILSAC Latest)*2

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

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

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

Except Middle East, Iran, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, India, Central & South America, Brazil

4.0

SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6*3

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

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

For Central & South America, Brazil

SAE 5W-20, API SM & ILSAC GF-4 (or above) or ACEA A5/B5*4

Automatic transmission (AT) fluid*5

(Gasoline) 1.6 MPI

7.2

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

Manual transmission (MT) fluid*5

(Gasoline) 1.6 MPI

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

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) fluid

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

6.7

MICHANG SP-CVT1, Kia Genuine ATF SP-CVT1*6

Coolant

(Gasoline) 1.6 MPI

Automatic transmission (AT)

5.4

An Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant

Manual transmission (MT)

5.4

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)

5.5

Brake fluid

As required

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

Fuel

(Gasoline) 1.6 MPI

54

Gasoline

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

*1. Refer to More Details.

*2. Requires <API Latest(or ILSAC Latest) 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 Latest(or ILSAC Latest) 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 SM & ILSAC GF-4 (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.

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

*6. Use only specified genuine intelligent variable transmission fluid. The use of nonspecified fluid (even marked as compatible with genuine) could result in shift quality deterioration and vibrations, eventually, the transmission failure.