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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

(drain and refill)

Recommends*1

Gasoline

Smartstream G1.5

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

3.8

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

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

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

(Gasoline) 1.4 T-GDi

4.2

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

Diesel

(Diesel) 1.5 VGT

4.8

SAE 0W-20, ACEA C5*3

Manual transmission (MT) fluid*4

Gasoline

Smartstream G1.5

1.5~1.6

HK SYN MTF 70W (SK), SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W MTF (H.K.SHELL), GS MTF HD 70W (GS CALTEX), Kia genuine MTF&DCTF70W SYNTHETIC

Diesel

(Diesel) 1.5 VGT

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid*4

Gasoline

(Gasoline) 1.4 T-GDi

1.6-1.7

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

Automatic transmission (AT) fluid*4

Diesel

(Diesel) 1.5 VGT

7.1

SK ATF SP4-M1, MICHANG ATF SP4-M1, S-OIL ATF, SP4-M1, Kia Genuine ATF SP4-M1

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) fluid*4

Gasoline

Smartstream G1.5

6.7

Kia genuine SP-CVT1*4

Coolant

Gasoline

Smartstream G1.5

7.2

MIXTURE, Antifreeze with water (Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)

(Gasoline) 1.4 T-GDi

7.4

Diesel

(Diesel) 1.5 VGT

MT

8.1

AT

8.4

Brake/clutch fluid

As required (Reservoir tank volume: 415 ± 20 cc)

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

Fuel

Gasoline

Smartstream G1.5

45

Gasoline

(Gasoline) 1.4 T-GDi

Diesel

(Diesel) 1.5 VGT

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 Latest (ILSAC Latest) or ACEA 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.