Kia Amanti, GH (USA / CAN)
Brake fluid capacity & service interval
Kia Amanti, GH (USA / CAN) models require brake fluid with a capacity range of 0,7 to 0,8 liters. Service intervals include checks at 15000 miles/15 months, 5000 miles/5 months, 15000 miles/12 months, and 3000 miles/3 months. The data covers 4 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| Amanti 3.8 (2007-2009) |
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| Amanti 3.8 (2007-2009) |
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| Amanti 3.5 (2003-2006) |
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| Amanti 3.5 (2003-2006) |
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Additional Notes
- The hydraulic brake system capacity across all Kia Amanti configurations from 2003-2009 falls within a 0.7-0.8 liter range, which reflects a typical reservoir fill volume rather than a full system overhaul quantity.
- The 3.5-liter engine variant, covering 2003-2006, carries a normal-use brake fluid check interval of every 15,000 miles or 15 months, whichever comes first.
- Under severe-use conditions, the 3.5-liter (2003-2006) brake fluid check interval shortens considerably to every 5,000 miles or 5 months, representing a threefold reduction compared to the normal-use schedule.
- The 3.8-liter engine variant, introduced for 2007-2009, shares the same 0.7-0.8 liter brake fluid capacity as the earlier 3.5-liter model, indicating no change in reservoir size between the two engine generations.
- Under normal-use conditions, the 3.8-liter (2007-2009) retains the 15,000-mile distance interval but pairs it with a 12-month time limit rather than the 15-month limit seen on the 3.5-liter variant.
- The severe-use check interval for the 3.8-liter (2007-2009) is specified at 3,000 miles or 3 months, which is notably shorter than the 5,000-mile or 5-month severe-use interval assigned to the 3.5-liter (2003-2006).