Kia Sportage 2023 Owner's Manual page 513

Specifications, Consumer information
and Reporting safety defects
Recommended lubricants and capacities
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only
lubricants of the proper quality.
The correct lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved
fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
Lubricant
Engine oil
(drain and refill)
*1
Recommends
Automatic transmission (AT) fluid
*3
Coolant
Brake fluid
Rear differential oil (AWD)
Transfer case oil (AWD)
Fuel
*1. Refer to "Recommended SAE viscosity number" on page 8-10"
*2. 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, the transmission failure. (Refer to "Explanation of sched-
uled maintenance items" on page 7-12")
*3. Different type of coolant or water may damage the electrical component.
Volume
6.13 US qt.
Smartstream G2.5
GDi
6.87 US qt.
*2
9.72 US qt.
Smartstream G2.5
GDi
As required
(Reservoir tank volume:
0.43 ± 0.02 US qt. (0.41 ±
0.02 L))
0.56 ~ 0.66 US qt.
(0.53 ~ 0.63 L)
0.65 ~ 0.72 US qt.
Smartstream G2.5
GDi
(0.62 ~ 0.68 L)
14.3 US gal (54 L)
Recommended lubricants and capacities
Full synthetic SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS/SP or
ILSAC GF-6
(5.8 L)
SK ATF SP4M-1, MICHANG ATF SP4M-1, S-OIL
ATF SP4M-1, Kia Genuine ATF SP4M-1
(6.5 L)
Mixture of antifreeze and distilled water (Ethylen
glycol with phosphate based coolant for alumi-
(9.2 L)
num radiator)
SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV / FMVSS 116 DOT-4 /
ISO4925 CLASS-6
HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5, SAE 75W/85 (Rec-
ommended: SK HCT-5 GEAR OIL 75W85 or
equivalent)
HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5, SAE 75W/85
(Recommended: SK HCT-5 GEAR OIL 75W/85
or equivalent)
Gasoline
Classification
8 9
8