transmission fluid KIA SPORTAGE 2021 User Guide

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Maintenance
Automatic transmission fluid
Automatic transmission fluid should
not be checked under normal usage
conditions.
But in severe conditions, the fluid
should be changed at an authorized
Kia dealer in accordance to the
scheduled maintenance at the begin-
ning of this chapter.
✽NOTICE
Automatic transmission fluid color
is reddish.
As the vehicle is driven, the auto-
matic transmission fluid will begin
to look darker.
It is normal condition and you should
not judge the need to replace the fluid
based upon the changed color.
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and
any leakage. Replace any deteriorat-
ed or damaged parts immediately.
✽NOTICE- NHTSA SafetyCorrosion Alert
NHTSA has warned all vehicle own-
ers of all brands that they must
maintain their vehicles in a manner
which will prevent brake hose and
brake line failures due to corrosion
when such vehicles are exposed to
winter road salt and related chemi-
cals. While serious corrosion condi-
tions typically only manifest them-
selves as safety issues after 7 years of
vehicle use, the corrosion process
starts immediately and thus under-
body cleaning maintenance must
commence from your vehicle's first
exposure to road salts and chemi-
cals. NHTSA urges vehicle owners to
take the following steps to prevent
corrosion: (Continued)
CAUTION
Use only specified automatic
transmission fluid. The use of anon-specified fluid could resultin a transmission malfunctionand failure. (Refer to"Recommended lubricants andcapacities" in chapter 8.)

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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