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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2015RIO LX, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 3 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE CONTROL SYSTEM)TRANSAXLE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSORSPECIFICATIONS

2015 Kia Rio LX, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans

Transaxle Oil Temperature Sensor: Specifications

2015 Kia Rio LX, 4D Hatchback, Standard TransSECTION Specifications

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Type: Negative Thermal Coefficient Type

Temp.[(°C)°F]	Resistance (kΩ)
(-40)-40	48.1
(-20)-4.0	15.6
(0)32.0	5.88
(20)68.0	2.51
(40)104.0	1.11
(60)140.0	0.61
(80)176.0	0.32
(100)212.0	0.18
(120)248.0	0.10
(140)284.0	0.06
(150)302.0	0.05

Fig 1: Transaxle Oil Temperature Sensor Resistance Graph

Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

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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.