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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

Classification

Engine oil*1 (drain and refill)

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

4.0 L

(4.2 US qt.)

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

(Gasoline) 1.6 T-GDi

4.0 L

(4.2 US qt.)

Full synthetic SAE 5W-30, API Latest (ILSAC Latest) or ACEA A5/B5

Manual transmission (MT) fluid

(Gasoline) 1.6 T-GDi

1.7 ~ 1.8 L (1.79 ~ 1.9 US qt.)

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&DCTF70W SYNTHETIC

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid

(Gasoline) 1.6 T-GDi

1.9~2.0 L (2.01~2.11 US qt.)

HK D DCTF TGO-10 PLUS (SK), SPIRAX S6 GHDE 70W DCTF PLUS (H.K.SHELL), Kia genuine DCTF 70W SYNTHETIC PLUS

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) fluid

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

6.7 L (7.1 US qt.)

MICHANG SP-CVT1, Kia Genuine ATF SP-CVT1*2

Coolant*3

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

IVT

6.6 L (6.97 US qt.)

An Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant

(Gasoline) 1.6 T-GDi

M/T

6.9 L (7.3 US qt.)

DCT

Brake/clutch fluid*4

0.7~0.8 L (0.7 ~ 0.8 US qt.)

SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV, ISO4925 CLASS-6,FMVSS116 DOT-4

Fuel

53 L (14.0 US gal.)

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*1Refer to More Details.
*2Use only specified genuine intelligent variable transmission fluid. The use of non-specified fluid (even marked as compatible with genuine) could result in shift quality deterioration and vibrations, eventually, transmission failure.

* 3. Different type of coolant or water may damage the electrical component.

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