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

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Gasoline

Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi

6.1

SAE 0W-30, API SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6*2

Diesel

Smartstream D2.2

5.6

ACEA C2, C3 or C5 (with DPF*3)

ACEA A3 or B4 (without DPF*3)

Automatic transmission (AT) fluid*4

Gasoline

Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi

9.2

GS CALTEX ATF SP-IV-RR, Kia genuine ATF SP-IV-RR

Diesel

Smartstream D2.2

Manual transmission (MT) fluid*4

Diesel

Smartstream D2.2

2.3~2.4

API GL-4, SEA 75W-85

Kia genuine MTF 75W-85 PRIME, HK MTF 75W/85 (SK), HD MTF 75W/85 (SHELL)

Coolant

Gasoline

Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi

15

An Phosphate based ethylene glycol based coolant

Diesel

Smartstream D2.2

14.5

Brake fluid*5

As required

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

Front differential oil (AWD)

0.95~1.05

MOBIL SYNTHETIC GEAR OIL 75W/90 or EQUIVALENT

Transfer case oil (AWD)

1.55~1.65

Mobilfluid LT

Rear differential oil (AWD)

open

2.2~2.8

MOBIL SYNTHETIC GEAR OIL 75W/90 or EQUIVALENT

e-LD

m-LD

Urea solution

Diesel

Smartstream D2.2

14

ISO22241

Fuel

Gasoline

Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi

80

Gasoline

Diesel

Smartstream D2.2

Diesel

1. Refer to Recommended SAE viscosity number

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. Diesel Particulate Filter

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.