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.
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Lubricant |
Volume |
Classification |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Engine oil (drain and refill) Recommends*1  |
Smartstream G2.5 GDi |
5.8 L (6.13 US qt.) |
Full synthetic SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6 |
|
Automatic transmission (AT) fluid*2 |
6.5 L (6.87 US qt.) |
SK ATF SP4-M1, MICHANG ATF SP4-M1, S-OIL ATF SP4-M1, Kia Genuine ATF SP4-M1 |
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|
Coolant*3 |
Smartstream G2.5 GDi |
9.2 L (9.72 US qt.) |
Mixture of antifreeze and distilled water (Ethylen glycol with phosphate based coolant for aluminum radiator) |
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Brake fluid |
As required (Reservoir tank volume: 0.41 ± 0.02 L (0.43 ± 0.02 US qt.)) |
SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV / FMVSS 116 DOT-4 / ISO4925 CLASS-6 |
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Rear differential oil (AWD) |
0.53~0.63 L (0.56~0.66 US qt.) |
HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5, SAE 75W/85 (Recommended: SK HCT-5 GEAR OIL 75W85 or equivalent) |
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Transfer case oil (AWD) |
Smartstream G2.5 GDi |
0.62~0.68 L (0.65~0.72 US qt.) |
HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5, SAE 75W/85 (Recommended: SK HCT-5 GEAR OIL 75W/85 or equivalent) |
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Fuel |
54 L (14.3 US gal) |
Gasoline |
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*1. Refer to More Details"
*2. Use only specified genuine automatic transmission fluid. The use of non-specified (even marked as compatible with genuine) could result in shift quality deterioration and vibrations, eventually, the transmission failure. (Refer to More Details")
*3. Different type of coolant or water may damage the electrical component.
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- Recommended SAE viscosity number