Kia Borrego, HM (USA / CAN)

Transfer case fluid capacity & service interval

Kia Borrego, HM (USA / CAN) transfer case fluid capacity is 1,5-1,7 liters. Service intervals require a check 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 AWD (USA) (2008-2009)
  • Use: Full-time use
  • Capacity 1,5-1,7 liter
  • Check 37500 miles/ 30 months
Borrego 3.8 AWD (USA) (2008-2009)
  • Use: Part-time use
  • Capacity 1,5-1,7 liter
  • Check 37500 miles/ 30 months
Borrego 4.6 AWD (USA) (2008-2009)
  • Use: Full-time use
  • Capacity 1,5-1,7 liter
  • Check 37500 miles/ 30 months
Borrego 4.6 AWD (USA) (2008-2009)
  • Use: Part-time use
  • Capacity 1,5-1,7 liter
  • Check 37500 miles/ 30 months

Additional Notes

  • The Kia Borrego HM transfer case fluid capacity is specified as a range of 1.5 to 1.7 liters across all listed AWD configurations, reflecting the typical fill tolerance found in transfer case service procedures where exact volume depends on the unit reaching its fill port level rather than a fixed quantity.
  • Both the 3.8 and 4.6 engine variants share the same 1.5 to 1.7 liter capacity range, indicating no meaningful difference in transfer case fluid volume between the two engine displacements for 2008-2009 model years.
  • The service interval for transfer case fluid is a check at 37,500 miles or 30 months, whichever comes first, applying equally to both full-time and part-time use conditions across all listed configurations.
  • Full-time and part-time use conditions carry identical capacity and check interval specifications for both the 3.8 and 4.6 AWD variants, meaning the operational mode of the transfer case does not alter the fluid volume or service timing requirements as listed.

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