Kia Forte: General Information

Second generation YD (2014-2018) / Kia Forte TD 2014-2018 Service Manual / Manual Transaxle System / Manual Transaxle Fluid / General Information

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Check & Change intervals

Check & Replenishment	Change		Capacity	Oil specification
	Normal use	Severe Use
60000 km / 4 years (40000 miles / 4years)	No service required	120000 km (80000 miles)	1.9 ~ 2.0 L (0.50 ~ 0.53 U.S.gal., 2.01 ~ 2.11 U.S. qt., 1.67 ~ 1.76 lmp qt.)	SAE 75W/85, API GL-4

Severe usage is defined as

•	Driving in dusty, rough roads

•	Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather

•	Driving in sandy areas

•	Driving in mountainous areas

•	Towing a trailer

•	Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towing

•	Driving over 170 Km

Components Location

1. Oil filler plug 2. Oil drain plug ...

Inspection

1. Uplift the vehicle with lift. 2. Loosen the oil filler plug (A). 3. Check the oil level. ...

See also:

Inspection
1. Check the clutch release cylinder for fluid leakage. 2. Check the clutch release cylinder boot for damage. ...

IMS module Removal
1. Remove the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the driver seat in the car. (Refer to Body - "Front Seat Assembly") ...

Instrument panel overview
1. Instrument cluster 2. Lighting control lever 3. Audio remote control buttons 4. Horn 5. Driver's front air bag 6. Cruise control button 7. Wiper and washer control lever 8. Ignition ...

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