Specification & Consumer information
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 *1 *2
(drain and refill)
Theta II 2.4 L GDI
4.8 L (5.07 US qt.) SAE 5W-20 / API Latest(ILSAC Latest)
Recommends
Theta II 2.0 L
T-GDI
SAE 5W-30 ACEA A5 or SAE 0W-30 ACEA C2 / API
Latest (ILSAC Latetst)
4.8 L (5.07 US qt.)
- ATF SP-IV
Theta II 2.4 L GDI
6.7 L (7.01 US qt.) • The list of transmission fluid approved by KIA: SK ATF
SP-IV, MICHANG ATF SP-IV, NOCA ATF SP-IV
Automatic transmission
fluid
- ATF SP-IV
Theta II 2.0 L
T-GDI
7.8 L (8.24 US qt.) • The list of transmission fluid approved by KIA: SK ATF
SP-IV, MICHANG ATF SP-IV, NOCA ATF SP-IV
Theta II 2.4 L GDI
7.8 L (8.24 US qt.)
Mixture of antifreeze and water
Coolant
(Ethylene-glycol with phosphate based coolant for cooling
device)
Theta II 2.0 L
T-GDI
7.2 L (7.61 US qt.)
385 ± 20 cc
(0.401 ± 0.021 US qt.)
Brake fluid
DOT 3 or DOT 4
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