KIA Sportage 2006 User Manual

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Maintenance

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If the fluid has been warmed to nor-
mal operating temperature of approx-
imately 70~80°C (158~176°F), the
fluid level should be within “HOT”
range.

“COLD” scale is for reference only
and should NOT be used to deter-
mine transaxle fluid level.

New automatic transaxle fluid
should be red. The red dye is
added so the assembly plant can
identify it as automatic transaxle
fluid and distinguish it from
engine oil or antifreeze. The red
dye, which is not an indicator of
fluid quality, is not permanent. As
the vehicle is driven, the automat-
ic transaxle fluid will begin to look
darker. The color may eventually
appear light brown.

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✽ NOTICE

Have an Authorized Kia dealer
change the automatic transaxle fluid
according to the Scheduled
Maintenance at the beginning of this
section.

Changing automatic transaxle
fluid

Have automatic transaxle fluid
changed by an Authorized Kia
Dealer according to the Maintenance
Schedule at the beginning of this
section.

Use only the specified automatic
transaxle fluid.

(Refer to

"Recommended Lubricants" later in
this section.)

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COLD

HOT

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