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Transaxle Gear Oil Level: Replacement

  1. With the vehicle parked on a level surface, remove the drain plug.
  2. Drain the transaxle oil after loosening the drain plug (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Drain Plug
    G06405625Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the drain plug with new washer.

    Tightening torque:  60~80 Nm (6.0~8.0 kgf.m, 43.4~57.8 lb-ft)

  4. Add new oil through the fill plug hole and, fill it just below the plug opening.

Standard oil:  SAE 75W/85, API GL-4

Oil capacity:  1.9L (2.0 US qt, 1.67 Imp qt)