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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

Petrol Engine

Smartstream G2.5

5.8

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

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

SAE 0W-30, ACEA C2*3

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

Smartstream G3.5

6.1

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

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

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

Diesel Engine

Smartstream

D2.2

5.6

ACEA C5, C2 or C3

Automatic transmission (AT) fluid*4

Petrol Engine

Smartstream G2.5

6.7

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

Smartstream G3.5

7.0

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid*4

Diesel Engine

Gear oil

3.3~3.4

Kia Genuine oil (WET DCTF 75W or WET DCT FLUID)

Control oil

2.45~2.5

Kia Genuine oil (WET DCT HYDRAULIC OIL or WET DCT HYDRAULIC CONTROL OIL)

Coolant

Petrol Engine

Smartstream G2.5

8.5

An Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant

Smartstream G3.5

9.4

Smartstream G3.5 (Trailer Package)

9.8

Diesel Engine

Smartstream

D2.2

8.5

Smartstream

D2.2 (Trailer Package)

9.0

Brake fluid5

As required

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

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)

Petrol Engine

Smartstream G2.5

0.62~0.68

Smartstream G3.5

0.67~0.73

Diesel Engine

Smartstream

D2.2

0.48~0.52

Urea solution

Diesel Engine

Smartstream

D2.2

14

ISO22241

Fuel

Petrol Engine

Smartstream G2.5

67

Petrol

Smartstream G3.5

Diesel Engine

Smartstream

D2.2

67

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 C2/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 performance, use Kia genuine oil or those of an equivalent standard oil.