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Recommended lubricants and capacities

To achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only correct lubricants.

Correct lubricants promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.

These lubricants and fluids are for use in your vehicle.

Lubricant

Volume

Classification

Engine oil*1 (drain and refill)

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

4.2 US qt.

(4.0 L)

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

(Gasoline) 1.6 T-GDi

4.2 US qt.

(4.0 L)

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

Manual transmission (MT) fluid*2

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

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

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

(Gasoline) 1.6 T-GDi

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid*2

(Gasoline) 1.6 T-GDi

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

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*2

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

7.1 US qt. (6.7 L)

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

Coolant*3

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

M/T

5.9 US qt.

5.6 L)

A Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant

IVT

5.9 US qt.

(5.6 L)

(Gasoline) 1.6 T-GDi

M/T

7.3 US qt.

(6.9 L)

DCT

Brake/clutch fluid*4

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

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

Fuel

14.0 US gal. (53 L)

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*1. Refer to More Details.

*2. If the genuine oil that is developed for best performance is not used, it may causethe problems of transmission performance.

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

*4. To maintain best brake and ABS/ESC performance, use Kia genuine brake fluid.