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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 (drain and refill)*1

Recommends

Smart stream G1.6 T-GDi HEV/PHEV

4.8 L (5.07 US qt.)

Full synthetic 0W-20, API SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6

Automatic transmission (AT) fluid*2

6 L (6.34 US qt.)

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

Coolant (Engine)*3

8.1 L (8.56 US qt.)

An Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant

Coolant (Inverter)*3

HEV

1.7 L (1.8 US qt.)

An Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant

PHEV

6.4 L (6.76 US qt.)

Contact an authorized Kia dealer

Brake fluid

As required

DOT 4

Transfer case oil (AWD)

0.62~0.68 L (0.65~0.71 US qt.)

HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5, SAE 75W/85 (Recommended: SK HCT-5 GEAR OIL 75W85 or equivalent)

Differential oil (Rear) (AWD)

0.53~0.63 L (0.56~0.67 US qt.)

Fuel

HEV

52 L (13.7 US gal)

Gasoline

PHEV

42 L (11.1 US gal)

*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.