Lubricant Specifications - Kia 2011 RIO Owner's Manual

Maintenance

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS

Recommended lubricants
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.
Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available.
Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel
economy by reducing the amount of fuel necessary to over-
come engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to
measure in everyday driving, but in a year's time, they can offer
significant cost and energy savings.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your
vehicle.
Lubricant
Engine oil *¹
Manual transaxle fluid
Automatic transaxle
fluid
Power steering fluid
Brake/Clutch fluid
*¹ Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers.
* 2 If the API service SM engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to
use API service SL.
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Classification
API Service SM* or above,
2
ILSAC GF-4 or above
API Service GL-4
(SAE 75W-85, fill-for-life)
DIAMOND ATF SP-III, SK ATF SP-III,
or other brands meeting the SP-III
specification approved by Kia Motors
Corp.
PSF-III
FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Recommended SAE viscosity number
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Always be sure to clean the area around any filler plug, drain
plug, or dipstick before checking or draining any lubricant.
This is especially important in dusty or sandy areas and when
the vehicle is used on unpaved roads. Cleaning the plug and
dipstick areas will prevent dirt and grit from entering the
engine and other mechanisms that could be damaged.
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an effect on fuel economy
and cold weather operating (starting and oil flow). Lower viscos-
ity engine oils can provide better fuel economy and cold weather
performance, however, higher viscosity engine oils are required
for satisfactory lubrication in hot weather. Using oils of any vis-
cosity other than those recommended could result in engine
damage.
When choosing an oil, consider the range of temperature your
vehicle will be operated in before the next oil change. Proceed to
select the recommended oil viscosity from the chart.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
°C
-30 -20
Temperature
(°F)
-10
Engine Oil * 1
* . For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use
1
the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-20 (API
SM / ILSAC GF-4).
-10 0 10 20 30 40
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
10W-30
5W-20, 5W-30
50