Service Adjustment Procedure: Replacement

NOTE: ATF of 6 speed automatic transaxle doesn't be replaced. But, if the vehicle is severe use or business use, replace ATF every 60, 000 miles for severe usage.

Severe usage is defined as

Driving in rough road (Bumpy, Gravel, Snowy, Unpaved road, etc)
Driving in mountain road, ascent/descent
Repetition of short distance driving
More than 50% operation in heavy city traffic during hot weather above 32°C(89.6°F).
Police, Taxi, Commercial type operation or trailer towing, etc

Remove the drain plug (A) and reinstall the drain plug after draining ATF totally.

Fig 1: Identifying Drain Plug
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

Drain plug tightening torque: 34.3 ~ 44.1 N.m (3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3 ~32.6 lb-ft)

CAUTION: The gasket of the drain plug use new one.
Fill the oil about 5 liters.
Check the oil level. (Refer to OIL LEVEL CHECK PROCEDURE .