Kia Carens: Manual Transaxle Oil / Repair procedures

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual / Manual Transaxle System / Manual Transaxle Oil / Repair procedures

Inspection

1.	Uplift the vehicle with lift.

2.	Remove the under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")

3.	Loosen the oil filler plug (A).

Check the oil level.

Oil level must be up to fill the hole, if not, add oil until it runs over.

Install the filler plug.

Tightening torque:

58.9 ~ 78.5 N.m (6.0 ~ 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 57.8 lb-ft)

Replacement

1.	Uplift the vehicle with lift.

2.	Remove the under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")

3.	Drain the manual transaxle oil after loosening the drain plug (A).

Install the drain plug with new gasket.

Tightening torque:

58.9 ~ 78.5 N.m (6.0 ~ 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 57.9 lb-ft)

5.	Loosen the oil filler plug (A).

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

Recommended:

- SAE 70W, API GL-4

• The list of transaxle oil approved by KIA: SK HK MTF 70W, SHELL SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W, GS CALTEX GS MTF HD 70W

Quantity :

1.8 ~ 1.9 ℓ (0.48 ~ 0.50 U.S.gal., 1.90 ~ 2.0 U.S. qt., 1.58 ~ 1.67 lmp qt.)

Install the oil filler plug.

Tightening torque:

58.9 ~ 78.5 N.m (6.0 ~ 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 57.8 lb-ft)

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