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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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2015 Kia Rio EX, 4D Sedan
Quick Lookups: Fluids
2015 Kia Rio EX, 4D SedanSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 0.93 LBS. | 0.42 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 7.71 QTS. | 7.29 L | MICHANG ATF SP-IV, SK ATF SP-IV, NOCA ATF SP-IV, KIA genuine ATF SP-IV or other brands meeting the specifications 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 | Automatic Trans | 5.60 QTS. | 5.29 L | 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water | The engine coolant should be compatible with aluminum engine parts. | S | |
| Engine Oil | w/Filter | 3.80 QTS. | 3.59 L | API - SM, ILSAC GF-4, SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 | For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-20. | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 11.30 GALS. | 42.77 L | S | ||||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 2.00 QTS. | 1.89 L | API - GL-4 SAE- 75W-85 or other brands meeting the GL-4 specification approved by KIA Motors Corp. | S | |||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | N/A | N/A | S | ||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.