Repair Procedures: Replacement

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.

Fig 1: 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 through eyebolt.
Check the oil level. Refer to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (FLUID) .