Kia Borrego, HM (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Kia Borrego, HM (USA / CAN) uses automatic transmission fluid with a capacity range of 9,3 to 10 liters. Service intervals occur every 37500 miles or 30 months. The data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Borrego 3.8 (USA) (2008-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10 liter
  • Check 37500 miles/ 30 months
  • Code: 5/1
Borrego 3.8 AWD (USA) (2008-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10 liter
  • Check 37500 miles/ 30 months
  • Code: 5/1
Borrego 4.6 (USA) (2008-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,3 liter
  • Check 37500 miles/ 30 months
  • Code: 6/1
Borrego 4.6 AWD (USA) (2008-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,3 liter
  • Check 37500 miles/ 30 months
  • Code: 6/1

Additional Notes

  • The Kia Borrego HM carries a 10-liter automatic transmission fluid capacity in both the 3.8 rear-wheel-drive and 3.8 AWD configurations for 2008-2009, a figure consistent with a full service fill that accounts for fluid retained within the torque converter and valve body.
  • The 4.6-liter engine variants, in both rear-wheel-drive and AWD form, hold 9.3 liters of automatic transmission fluid, placing them 0.7 liters below the 3.8-liter variants despite the larger displacement engine.
  • The AWD versions of each engine family share identical transmission fluid capacities with their rear-wheel-drive counterparts, meaning the 3.8 AWD holds 10 liters and the 4.6 AWD holds 9.3 liters, with no additional volume attributed to the AWD drivetrain within the transmission system itself.
  • All four configurations across 2008-2009 share a uniform check interval of 37,500 miles or 30 months under normal use conditions, indicating a consistent service schedule regardless of engine size or drivetrain layout.
  • The 37,500-mile check interval applies specifically under normal use conditions, meaning the interval is tied to standard operating circumstances rather than severe-duty cycles such as towing, extreme temperatures, or frequent short trips.
  • A 10-liter transmission fluid capacity, as seen in the 3.8-liter Borrego variants, is a relatively high figure and reflects the volume required to fill a large automatic transmission assembly including the pan, passages, and torque converter during a complete service fill.

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