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Maintenance
Turn the engine off and wait until it
cools down. Use care when remov-
ing the radiator cap. Wrap a thick
towel around it, and turn it counter-
clockwise slowly to the first stop.
Step back while the pressure is
released from the cooling system.
When you are sure all the pressure
has been released, press down on
the cap, using a thick towel, and con-
tinue turning counterclockwise to
remove it.Changing the coolant
Have the coolant changed by an
authorized Kia dealer according to
the Maintenance Schedule at the
beginning of this section.
Specifications & Consumer information
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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.
LubricantVolumeClassification
Engine oil *1 *2 (drain and refill)
RecommendsMPI/GDI engine4.0 l(4.23 US qt.)API Service SM,
ILSAC GF-4 or above*3
Turbo GDI engine4.5 l(4.75 US qt.)ACEA A5 or above
Manual transaxle fluid
MPI/GDI engine1.8 l
(2.0~2.1 US qt.)
API GL-4, SAE 75W/85 or SAE 70W, fill for-life
Turbo GDI engine1.9 ~ 2.0 l
(2.0~2.1 US qt.)
Automatic transaxle fluid7.1 l(7.5 US qt.)MICHANG ATF SP-IV, SK ATF SP-IV
NOCA ATF SP-IV
Coolant
MPI/GDI
engineM/T6.0 l(6.34 US qt.)
Mixture of antifreeze and water
(Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)A/T5.9 l(6.23 US qt.)
Turbo GDI
engineM/T6.1 l(6.45 US qt.)
A/T5.7 l(6.02 US qt.)
