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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

Smartstream G2.0

4.3 L (4.5 US qt.)

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

Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi

4.8 L (5.07 US qt.)

Automatic transmission (AT) fluid *2

Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi

6.5 L (6.87 US qt.)

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

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) fluid*2

Smartstream G2.0

6.5 L (6.87 US qt.)

MICHANG SP-CVT1, Kia genuine oil ATF SP-CVT1

Coolant*3

Smartstream G2.0

6.0 L (6.34 US qt.)

A Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant

Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi

7.2 L (7.6 US qt.)

Brake fluid

As required

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

Fuel*4

Smartstream G2.0

47 L (12.41 US gal.)

Gasoline

Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi

* 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.

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