Quick Lookups: Fluids

2013 Kia Forte Koup EX, Standard TransSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 4.30 OZS. 0.12 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.10 LBS. 0.49 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 2.0L Eng 7.50 QTS. 7.09 L MICHANG ATF SP-IV, SK ATF SP-IV, NOCA ATF SP-IV, KIA genuine ATF SP-IV or other brands meeting the specification approved by Kia Motors Corp. S
Brake Fluid 0.70 QTS. 0.66 L FMVSS116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid S
Engine Coolant 6.30 QTS. 5.96 L 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water The engine coolant should be compatible with aluminum engine parts. S
Engine Oil 2.0L Eng Drain and Refill 4.10 QTS. 3.88 L API - SM, ILSAC GF-4, or above, SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 If the API service SM engine oil is not available, you may use API service SL. S
Fuel Tank 13.70 GALS. 51.86 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 2.0L Eng 2.00 QTS. 1.89 L API - GL-4, SAE 75W-85 Fill for-life. Or other brands meeting the GL-4 specification approved by KIA Motor Corp. S
Power Steering Fluid 0.90 QTS. 0.85 L PSF-4 S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A S
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