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Kia Rio L4-1.5L (2001)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Fluid - A/T: Specifications (page 3 of 4)

Make
Kia
Model
Rio
Engine
L4-1.5L
Year
2001
Section
Fluids › Fluid - A/T
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 3 of 4
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Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair

Replacement 

General process 
1. Place a drain pan under transaxle drain plug.
2. Remove auto transaxle drain plug and allow automatic transaxle fluid to fully drain.

3. Install drain plug with specified torque.

Tightening torque: 29 - 40 ft. lbs. (39 - 54 Nm, 4.0 - 5.5 kg-m) 

4. Remove ATF level gauge, then pour specified ATF.

ATF type: SK ATF SP-III
Capacity: 6.2 US qt. (5.9 liter, 5.2 imp qt.)

Caution:  Do not over fill above Hot range.

5. Check ATF level.

ATF changer using process 
1. Fill ATF changer with specified ATF.

2. Disconnect ATF inlet and outlet hose from radiator.

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