Repair Procedures: Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Kia Sportage and 2012 Kia Sportage. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
ATF of 6 speed automatic transaxle doesn't need to be replaced. If the vehicle is used severely in business or personal use, replace ATF every 60, 000 miles.
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.
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 through eyebolt.
- Check the oil level. Refer to "HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (FLUID) ".