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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.

Using the right lubricants help reduce engine friction and improve fuel efficiency.

These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.

Lubricant

Volume

Classification

Engine oil*1*2 (drain and refill)

7.08 US qt. ( (6.7 L)

Full synthetic SAE 5W-30, ACEA A5

Automatic transmission (AT) fluid*3

7.4 US qt. (7.0 L)

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

Coolant*4

Approx. 12.9 US. qt.

(12.2 L)

An Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant

Brake fluid*5

As required

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

Rear differential oil (AWD)

AWD

0.74 US qt. (0.7 L)

HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5, SAE 75W/85

(SK HCT-5 GEAR OIL 75W/85 or equivalent)

Transfer case oil

AWD

0.74 US qt. (0.7 L)

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

Fuel

18.75 US gal. (71 L)

Gasoline

* 1. Refer to More Details.

* 2. Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel economy by reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to measure in everyday driving, but in a year's time, they can offer significant cost and energy savings.

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

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

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