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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)
Recommends Theta II 2.4L GDI5.07 US qt. (4.8L) SAE 5W-20 / API Latest(ILSAC Latest)
Theta II 2.0L T-GDI
5.07 US qt. (4.8L) SAE 5W-30 ACEA A5 or SAE 0W-30 ACEA C2 / API
Latest (ILSAC Latetst)
Automatic transmission
fluid Theta II 2.4L GDI
7.01 US qt. (6.7L)
- ATF SP-IV
• The list of transmission fluid approved by KIA: SK ATF
SP-IV, MICHANG ATF SP-IV, NOCA ATF SP-IV
Theta II 2.0L T-GDI
8.24 US qt. (7.8L) - ATF SP-IV
• The list of transmission fluid approved by KIA: SK ATF
SP-IV, MICHANG ATF SP-IV, NOCA ATF SP-IV
Coolant Theta II 2.4L GDI
8.24 US qt. (7.8L)
Mixture of antifreeze and water
(Ethylene-glycol with phosphate based coolant for cooling
device)
Theta II 2.0L T-GDI
7.61 US qt. (7.2L)
Brake fluid
0.401 ± 0.021 US qt. (385 ± 20 cc) DOT 3 or DOT 4
