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2015 Kia Sportage SX, AWD
Quick Lookups: Fluids
2015 Kia Sportage SX, AWDSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 4.40 OZS. | 0.13 L | PAG 46 | S | |||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.11 LBS. | 0.5 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 2.0L Eng | 8.24 QTS. | 7.79 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 Motor Corp. | S | ||
| Brake Fluid | 0.75 QTS. | 0.7 L | FMVSS116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | AWD | Rear | 0.69 QTS. | 0.65 L | Hypoid Gear Oil API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 | SHELL SPIRAX X or equivalent. | S |
| Engine Coolant | 2.0L Eng | 7.15 QTS. | 6.76 L | Mixture of antifreeze and distilled water (Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator) | S | ||
| Engine Oil | 2.0L Eng | Drain and Refill,w/Filter | 5.10 QTS. | 4.82 L | SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40 | For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-30 (ACEA A5). | S |
| Fuel Tank | 15.32 GALS. | 57.99 L | S | ||||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 2.0L Eng | 2.20 QTS. | 2.08 L | API - GL-4, SAE 75W-85 | S | ||
| Transfer Case Fluid | 0.63 QTS. | 0.59 L | Hypoid Gear Oil API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 | SHELL SPIRAX X or equivalent. | 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.