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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 G2.5 GDi

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

5.8

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

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

SAE 0W-30, ACEA C2*3

Automatic transmission (AT) fluid*4

Gasoline

Smartstream G2.5 GDi

6.5

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

Coolant

Gasoline

Smartstream G2.5 GDi

9.1

An Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant

Brake fluid*5

As required

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

Fuel

Gasoline

Smartstream G2.5 GDi

60

Gasoline

*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 SN PLUS (or above) or ACEA C2/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.

*5. To maintain your vehicle's best performance, use Kia genuine oil or those of an equivalent standard oil.