Recommended lubricants and capacities

To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality.

Using the right lubricants help reduce engine friction and improve fuel efficiency.

These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.

Lubricant		Volume	Classification
Engine oil^1^2 (drain and refill)	(Gasoline) 3.8 GDi	6.87 US qt. (6.5 L)	Full synthetic SAE 5W-30, ACEA A5/B5 ^*3
Automatic transmission fluid	(Gasoline) 3.8 GDi	7.4 US qt. (7.0 L)	ATF SP-IV(M1) (Recommended: SK ATF SP4M-1, MICHANG ATF SP4M-1, S-OIL ATF SP4M-1) ^*4
Coolant	(Gasoline) 3.8 GDi	Approx. 12.9 US. qt. (12.2 L)	Mixture of antifreeze and distilled water (Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)
Brake fluid ^*5		0.47~0.51 US. qt. (0.44~0.48 L)	SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV,ISO4925 CLASS-6, FMVSS 116 DOT-4
Rear differential oil (AWD)		0.74 US qt. (0.7 L)	HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5, SAE 75W/85 (SK HCT-5 GEAR OIL 75W/85 or equivalent)
Transfer case oil (AWD)	(Gasoline) 3.8 GDi	0.74 US qt. (0.7 L)	HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5, SAE 75W/85 (Recommended: SK HCT-5GEAR OIL 75W85 or equivalent)
Fuel		18.75 US gal. (71 L)	Refer to More Details

*1. Refer to More Details.

*2. Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel economy by reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to measure in everyday driving, but in a year's time, they can offer significant cost and energy savings.

*3. Requires <API Latest(or ILSAC Latest) or ACEA A5/B5 Full synthetic> grade engine oil.

*4. Use only specified genuine Automatic transmission fluid. The use of non-specified fluid (even marked as compatible with genuine) could result in shift quality deterioration and vibrations, eventually, the transmission failure. (Refer to More Details.)

*5. To maintain your vehicle’s best brake and ABS/ESC performance, use Kia genuine brake fluid as in the specification.

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