Specifications & consumer information, Recommended lubricants and capacities – KIA Sportage 2011 User Manual
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RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
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.
*
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 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.
*
3
If the API service SM engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL.
MT : Manual transaxle
AT : Automatic transaxle
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Specifications & Consumer information
Lubricant
Volume
Classification
Engine oil
*1 *2
(drain and refill)
4.6
l
(4.86 US qt.)
API Service SM*
3
, ILSAC GF-4 or above
Manual transaxle fluid
1.8
l
(1.90 US qt.)
API GL-4, SAE 75W/85
Automatic transaxle fluid
7.1
l
(7.50 US qt.)
MICHANG ATF SP-IV
SK ATF SP-IV
NOCA ATF SP-IV
KIA genuine ATF SP-IV
Coolant
MT
6.8
l
(7.19 US qt.)
Mixture of antifreeze and distilled water
(Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)
AT
6.7
l
(7.08 US qt.)
Brake fluid
0.7~0.8
l
(0.7~0.8 US qt.)
FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Rear differential oil (4WD)
0.65
l
(0.69 US qt.)
HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5, SAE 75W/90
(SHELL SPIRAX X or equivalent)
Transfer case oil (4WD)
0.6
l
(0.63 US qt.)
HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5, SAE 75W/90
(SHELL SPIRAX X or equivalent)
Fuel
55
l
(14.53 US gal.)
Refer to “Fuel requirements” in section 1