Kia Rio: Fluid Replacement - Hydraulic System - Automatic Transaxle System - Kia Rio UB 2012-2025 Service ManualKia Rio: Fluid Replacement


     
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
1.
Remove the drain plug (A) and reinstall the drain plug after draining ATF totally.



Drain plug tightening torque:
34.3 ~ 44.1 N.m (3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3 ~ 32.6 lb-ft)


     
The gasket of the drain plug use new one.
2.
Fill the oil about 5 liters through eyebolt.
3.
Check the oil level.
(Refer to "Hydraulic system (Fluid)" in this group)
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