Specifications & consumer information, Recommended lubricants and capacities – KIA Soul 2011 User Manual
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Specifications & Consumer information
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RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
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To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality. The correct
lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
*
1
Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*
2
Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel economy by reducing
the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to measure in everyday driving, but in a year’s
time, they can offer significant cost and energy savings.
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3
If the API service SM engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL.
Lubricant
Volume Classification
Engine oil *
1
*
2
1.6 Engine
3.3
l
(3.49 US qt.)
API Service SM*
3
,
(drain and refill)
2.0 Engine
4.0
l
(4.23 US qt.)
ILSAC GF-4 or above
Manual transaxle fluid
1.9
l
(2.01 US qt.)
API Service GL-4 (SAE 75W-85, fill for-life)
Automatic transaxle fluid
1.6 Engine
6.8
l
(7.19 US qt.)
DIAMOND ATF SP-III, SK ATF SP-III
2.0 Engine
6.6
l
(6.97 US qt.)
Power steering
0.9
l
(0.95 US qt.)
PSF-3
1.6 Engine
6.5
l
(6.87 US qt.)
Mixture of antifreeze and distilled water
Coolant
2.0 Engine
7.2
l
(7.61 US qt.)
(Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)
Brake/Clutch fluid
0.7~0.8
l
FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
(0.7~0.8 US qt.)
Fuel
48
l
(12.68 US gal.)
Refer to “Fuel requirements” in section 1