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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.

Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.

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.

If the API service SM engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL.

Lubricant Volume Classification

Engine oil *

(drain and refill)

recommended (or equivalent)

3.8 US qt. (3.6 l)

Manual transaxle fluid

1.9 ~ 2.01 US qt.

API GL-4, SAE 75W/85

(1.8 ~ 1.9 l)

approved by Kia Motors Corp.

MICHANG ATF SP-IV, SK ATF SP-IV

Automatic transaxle

1.6 Engine 7.71 US qt. (7.3 l)

NOCA ATF SP-IV, Kia genuine ATF SP-IV or

fluid other brands meeting the above specification

approved by Kia Motor Co.,

Coolant

Automatic transaxle 5.6 US qt. (5.5 l) Mixture of antifreeze and distilled water

Manual transaxle 5.8 US qt. (5.3 l) (Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)

Brake/Clutch fluid

0.7~0.8 US qt.

FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4

(0.7~0.8 l)

Fuel 11.3 US gal. (43 l) Refer to “Fuel requirements” in s

ection 1

API Service SM*

ILSAC GF-4 or above

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Recommended SAE viscosity

number

Always be sure to clean the area

around any filler plug, drain plug, or

dipstick before checking or draining

any lubricant. This is especially

important in dusty or sandy areas

and when the vehicle is used on

unpaved roads. Cleaning the plug

and dipstick areas will prevent dirt

and grit from entering the engine and

other mechanisms that could be

damaged.

Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has

an effect on fuel economy and cold

weather operation (engine start and

engine oil flowability). Lower viscosi-

ty engine oils can provide better fuel

economy and cold weather perform-

ance, however, higher viscosity

engine oils are required for satisfac-

tory lubrication in hot weather. Using

oils of any viscosity other than those

recommended could result in engine

damage.

When choosing an oil, consider the

range of temperature your vehicle

will be operated in before the next oil

change. Proceed to select the rec-

ommended oil viscosity from the

chart.

Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers

Temperature

Gasoline

Engine Oil *

°C

(°F)

-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50

-10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120

For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the

engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-20 (API SM /

ILSAC GF-4). However, if the engine oil is not avail-

able in your country, select the proper engine oil using

the engine oil viscosity chart.

10W-30

5W-20, 5W-30

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