Kia Sportage: Recommended Lubricants and Capacities. Recommended SAE Viscosity Number

Using lubricants and fluids of the correct quality helps the Kia Sportage engine and powertrain operate as intended and supports their durability. The recommended products can also help the engine run efficiently, which may contribute to better fuel economy. Use the specification listed for your vehicle’s engine, transmission and market.

Lubricant				Volume (L)	Classification
Engine oil (drain and refill)*1	Petrol	Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi/Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi (EURO 7)	Except the Middle East, Iran, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt and Sudan	4.8	SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6
			For the Middle East, Iran, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt and Sudan		SAE 5W-30, ACEA A5/B5
		Smartstream G2.0	Except the Middle East, Iran, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan and India	4.3	SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6*2
			For the Middle East, Iran, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan and India		SAE 5W-30, ACEA A5/B5*3 SAE 0W-30, API SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6*2
	Diesel	Smartstream D1.6/Smartstream D1.6 MHEV		4.4	ACEA C5, C2 or C3*4
Automatic transmission (AT) fluid	Petrol	Smartstream G2.0		6.7	SK ATF SP4M-1, MICHANG ATF SP4M-1, S-OIL ATF SP4M-1 or Genuine ATF SP4M-1
Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid*5	Petrol	Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi/Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi (EURO 7)		1.6–1.7	HK D DCTF TGO-10 PLUS (SK), SPIRAX S6 GHDE 70W DCTF PLUS (SHELL), or Kia genuine DCTF 70W SYNTHETIC PLUS
	Diesel	Smartstream D1.6/Smartstream D1.6 MHEV
Manual transmission (MT) fluid*5	Petrol	Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi/Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi (EURO 7)	2WD	1.5–1.6	SAE 70W, API GL-4 HK SYN MTF 70W (SK) SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W MTF (SHELL) GS MTF HD 70W (GS CALTEX), or Kia genuine MTF&DCTF 70W SYNTHETIC
		Smartstream G2.0	2WD	1.7–1.8
			AWD	1.4–1.5
	Diesel	Smartstream D1.6/Smartstream D1.6 MHEV	2WD	1.5–1.6
			AWD	1.4–1.5
Coolant	Petrol	Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi	MT	8.4–8.6	Phosphate-based ethylene glycol coolant
			DCT
		Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi (EURO 7)	MT	11.4
			DCT
		Smartstream G2.0	MT	6.6
			AT	6.5
	Diesel	Smartstream D1.6/Smartstream D1.6 MHEV	MT	6.8
			DCT
Brake fluid*6				As required	SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV/FMVSS 116 DOT-4/ISO 4925 CLASS-6
Rear differential oil (AWD)				0.53–0.63	HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5, SAE 75W/85 Recommended: SK HCT-5 GEAR OIL 75W85 or equivalent
Transfer case oil (AWD)		Automatic transmission (AT)		0.62–0.68
		Dual clutch transmission (DCT)		0.48–0.52
		Manual transmission (MT)
Urea solution	Diesel	Smartstream D1.6/Smartstream D1.6 MHEV		14	ISO 22241, DIN 70070
Fuel	Petrol	Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi		54	Petrol
		Smartstream G2.0
	Diesel	Smartstream D1.6/Smartstream D1.6 MHEV			Diesel

For guidance on choosing the correct engine oil viscosity, refer to Recommended SAE Viscosity Number.

*1 Use engine oil meeting API SN PLUS or a higher specification and labelled Full Synthetic. If a lower-grade oil is used, such as mineral oil, semi-synthetic oil or oil with a lower specification, replace the engine oil and filter at the interval specified for severe usage conditions.

*2 Use engine oil meeting API SN PLUS or a higher specification, or ILSAC GF-6, and labelled Full Synthetic. If a lower-grade oil is used, such as mineral oil, semi-synthetic oil or oil with a lower specification, replace the engine oil and filter at the interval specified for severe usage conditions.

*3 Use Full Synthetic engine oil meeting API SN PLUS or a higher specification, or ACEA A5/B5. If a lower-grade oil is used, such as mineral oil, semi-synthetic oil or oil with a lower specification, replace the engine oil and filter at the interval specified for severe usage conditions.

*4 Use Full Synthetic engine oil meeting ACEA C5, C2 or C3. If a lower-grade oil is used, such as mineral oil, semi-synthetic oil or oil with a lower specification, replace the engine oil and filter at the interval specified for severe usage conditions.

*5 Using oil other than the genuine fluid developed for the transmission may affect transmission performance.

*6 To help maintain the braking and ABS/ESC performance of your Kia Sportage, use Kia genuine brake fluid or a brake fluid that meets the specified equivalent standard.

Recommended SAE Viscosity Number

Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers

Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi/Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi (EURO 7)

A: Except the Middle East, Iran, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt and Sudan.

B: For the Middle East, Iran, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt and Sudan.

Smartstream G2.0

A: Except the Middle East, Iran, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan and India.

B: For the Middle East, Iran, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan and India.

Smartstream D1.6/Smartstream D1.6 MHEV

A: All markets.

Engine oil displaying this American Petroleum Institute (API) Certification Mark meets the requirements of the International Lubricant Specification Advisory Committee (ILSAC). Kia recommends using engine oil that carries this API Certification Mark.

CAUTION

Before checking or draining lubricant, clean the area around the filler plug, drain plug or dipstick. This is especially important in dusty or sandy conditions and when the Kia Sportage is driven on unpaved roads. Cleaning these areas helps prevent dirt and grit from entering the engine or other mechanisms, where they could cause damage.

Engine oil viscosity, or thickness, affects fuel economy and cold-weather operation, including engine starting and oil flow. Lower-viscosity oil can support fuel economy and cold-weather performance, while higher-viscosity oil is needed to provide satisfactory lubrication in hot conditions. When choosing oil, consider the range of temperatures in which your Kia Sportage will be driven before the next oil change.

NOTE

Do not add additives to the engine oil. They can change the oil’s properties and may cause serious engine damage.

Use the temperature chart to select the recommended oil viscosity for the conditions in which the vehicle will be operated before its next oil change.

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