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Repair Procedures: Replacement

NOTE: ATF of 6 speed automatic transaxle doesn't need to be replaced. If the vehicle is used severely in business or personal use, replace ATF every 60, 000 miles.
Severe usage is defined as
  • Driving in rough road (Bumpy, Gravel, Snowy, Unpaved road, etc)
  • Driving in mountain road, ascent/descent
  • Repetition of short distance driving
  • More than 50% operation in heavy city traffic during hot weather above 32°C(89.6°F).
  • Police, Taxi, Commercial type operation or trailer towing, etc
  1. Remove the drain plug (A) and reinstall the drain plug after draining ATF totally.
    Fig 1: Identifying Drain Plug
    G08328253Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    Drain plug tightening torque: 

    38.2 ~ 40.1 N.m (3.9 ~ 4.9 kgf.m, 28.2 ~ 35.4 lb-ft)

    CAUTION: The gasket of the drain plug use new one.
  2. Fill the oil about 5 liters through eyebolt.
  3. Check the oil level.

    (Refer to Oil level Check  .