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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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2024 Kia Sportage EX, FWD
Quick Lookups: Fluids
2024 Kia Sportage EX, FWDSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 2.5L Eng | 3.70 OZS. | 0.1 L | PAG 30 | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 2.5L Eng | 1.25 LBS. | 0.56 KG | R-1234yf | S | ||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 2.5L Eng | 6.87 QTS. | 6.5 L | SK ATF SP4M-1, MICHANGA ATF SPA4M-1, S-OIL ATF SP4M-1, Kia Genuine SPA4M-1 | Use only specified genuine automatic transmission fluid. The use of non-specified (even marked as compatible with genuine) could result in shift quality deterioration and vibrations, eventually with transmission failure. | S | |
| Brake Fluid | 0.75 QTS. | 0.7 L | SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV, FMVSS 116 DOT-4, ISO4925 CLASS-6 | S | |||
| Engine Coolant | 2.5L Eng | 9.20 QTS. | 8.7 L | Mixture of antifreeze and distilled water (Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator) | S | ||
| Engine Oil | 2.5L Eng | 6.13 QTS. | 5.8 L | Full synthetic SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS or ILSAC GF-6 | S | ||
| Fuel Tank | 2.5L Eng | 14.30 GALS. | 54.13 L | S | |||
| Transfer Case Fluid | 0.70 QTS. | 0.66 L | Hypoid Gear Oil API - GL-5, SAE 75W-85 (SK HCT-5 gear oil 75W-85 or equivalent). | Approximate capacity. | 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:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.