Kia Amanti, GH (USA / CAN)

Coolant capacity & service interval

Kia Amanti, GH (USA / CAN) coolant capacity ranges from 8,7 to 10,2 liters. Service intervals include 30000 miles/24 months and 60000 miles/60 months. The data covers 3 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Amanti 3.8 (2007-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,7 liter
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
Amanti 3.8 (2007-2009)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 8,7 liter
  • Change 60000 miles/ 60 months
Amanti 3.5 (2003-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,2 liter
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months

Additional Notes

  • The Kia Amanti with the 3.5-liter engine, covering model years 2003-2006, carries a cooling system capacity of 10.2 liters, which is notably larger than the 8.7-liter figure associated with the later 3.8-liter engine used in 2007-2009 models.
  • A 10.2-liter cooling system capacity, as seen on the 3.5-liter configuration, reflects the total volume of coolant the system holds when fully filled, encompassing the radiator, engine block passages, heater core, and reservoir.
  • Both the 3.5-liter and 3.8-liter engine configurations share a standard coolant change interval of 30,000 miles or 24 months under normal use conditions.
  • The 3.8-liter engine in 2007-2009 models carries an additional interval specification tied to a first change only condition, extending the initial drain-and-fill to 60,000 miles or 60 months before the standard 30,000-mile cycle applies.
  • The first change only interval of 60,000 miles or 60 months on the 3.8-liter configuration reflects the extended service life of the factory-fill coolant, which is typically a long-life formulation installed at the point of manufacture.
  • The shift from a 10.2-liter to an 8.7-liter cooling system capacity between the 3.5-liter and 3.8-liter engine variants represents a difference of 1.5 liters, which is a meaningful distinction when calculating the volume of coolant required for a full system service.

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