Specification & Consumer information -> Recommended lubricants and capacities for Your Kia Sportage SUV 2020

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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.  
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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Lubricant  
Volume  
Classification  
Rear differential oil (4WD)  
0.58 L (0.61 US qt.)  
Hypoid gear oil API GL-5, SAE 75W/85  
(SK HCT-5 gear oil 75W/85 or equivalent)  
Theta II 2.4 L GDI  
Theta II 2.0 L T-GDI  
Transfer case oil (4WD)  
Fuel  
0.45 L (0.48 US qt.)  
62 L (65.53 US qt.) Unleaded gasoline  
*1 : Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.  
*2 : Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel econ-  
omy 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.  
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