Kia Forte: Power Train / Manual Transaxle Oil

Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Service Manual / Maintenance / Power Train / Manual Transaxle Oil

Repair procedures

Inspection

Manual Transaxle Oil Level Check

1.	Uplift the vehicle with lift.

2.	Remove the under cover. Nu 2.0 MPI (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover") Gamma 1.6 MPI (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")

3.	Remove the oil filler plug (A). [GAMMA 1.6 MPI] [NU 2.0 MPI]

4.	Check the condition of the oil and make sure that it is at the proper level (A).

Install the oil filler plug (A).

Tightening torque :

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

[GAMMA 1.6 MPI]

[NU 2.0 MPI]

The existing oil filler plug gasket must be replaced with new one. (Do not reuse it.)

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