Kia Cerato / Forte, YD (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Kia Cerato / Forte, YD (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1,6 to 2 liters. Service intervals include checking at 48 months or 60000 km and changing at 120000 km. The data covers 12 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Cerato / Forte 1.6 MPI (2016-2019)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6-1,7 liter
  • Check 48 months/ 60000 km
  • Code: M6CF1 6/1
Cerato / Forte 1.6 MPI (2016-2019)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,6-1,7 liter
  • Check 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Change 120000 km
  • Code: M6CF1 6/1
Cerato / Forte 1.6 T-GDI (2016-2019)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7-2 liter
  • Check 48 months/ 60000 km
  • Code: M6CF3-1 6/1
Cerato / Forte 1.6 T-GDI (2016-2019)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,7-2 liter
  • Check 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Change 120000 km
  • Code: M6CF3-1 6/1
Cerato / Forte 1.6 T-GDI (2014-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9-2 liter
  • Check 48 months/ 60000 km
  • Code: M6CF3-1 6/1
Cerato / Forte 1.6 T-GDI (2014-2016)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,9-2 liter
  • Change 120000 km
  • Code: M6CF3-1 6/1
Cerato / Forte 1.8 MPI (2014-2015)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9-2 liter
  • Check 48 months/ 60000 km
  • Code: M6CF3-1 6/1
Cerato / Forte 1.8 MPI (2014-2015)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,9-2 liter
  • Change 120000 km
  • Code: M6CF3-1 6/1
Cerato / Forte 1.6 MPI (2013-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8-1,9 liter
  • Check 48 months/ 60000 km
  • Code: M6CF1 6/1
Cerato / Forte 1.6 MPI (2013-2016)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,8-1,9 liter
  • Change 120000 km
  • Code: M6CF1 6/1
Cerato / Forte 2.0 MPI (2013-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9-2 liter
  • Check 48 months/ 60000 km
  • Code: M6CF3-1 6/1
Cerato / Forte 2.0 MPI (2013-2016)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,9-2 liter
  • Change 120000 km
  • Code: M6CF3-1 6/1

Additional Notes

  • The Kia Cerato / Forte YD (EU) manual transaxle fluid capacities range from 1.6 liters to 2.0 liters depending on the engine variant and model year, reflecting differences in transaxle unit size across the lineup.
  • The 1.6 MPI in its 2013-2016 form carries a transaxle fluid capacity of 1.8-1.9 liters, while the same engine in its 2016-2019 form uses a slightly smaller 1.6-1.7 liter capacity, indicating a different transaxle unit was fitted in the later production period.
  • The 1.6 T-GDI variant specifies a wider capacity range of 1.9-2.0 liters for 2014-2016 and 1.7-2.0 liters for 2016-2019. The turbocharged engine's transaxle holds more fluid than the naturally aspirated 1.6 MPI unit across both periods.
  • The 1.8 MPI and 2.0 MPI engines share an identical transaxle fluid capacity of 1.9-2.0 liters, matching the upper range of the 1.6 T-GDI specification.
  • A capacity expressed as a range rather than a fixed value is typical for manual transaxles, where the lower figure represents the minimum acceptable level and the upper figure represents the full service fill measured at the filler plug opening.
  • Under normal use conditions, all engine variants across both production periods specify a fluid check interval of 48 months or 60,000 km, whichever comes first. No fluid change is mandated under normal conditions.
  • Under severe use conditions, the 2013-2016 variants of the 1.6 MPI, 1.6 T-GDI, 1.8 MPI, and 2.0 MPI specify only a fluid change at 120,000 km, with no intermediate check interval listed.
  • The 2016-2019 variants of both the 1.6 MPI and 1.6 T-GDI add an explicit check interval of 60,000 km or 48 months under severe use conditions before the 120,000 km change interval, a detail absent from the earlier production period specifications for those engines.
  • The 120,000 km severe-use change interval applies uniformly across all engine variants and both production periods, representing the maximum service life of the transaxle fluid before a full drain and refill is required under demanding operating conditions.

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