Kia Clarus / Credos, FE (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Kia Clarus / Credos, FE (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity is 2,7 liters. Service intervals include checking at 40000 km or 24 months, and changing at 80000 km or 48 months, or 90000 km or 72 months. The data covers 2 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Clarus / Credos 1.8 (1996-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,7 liter
  • Check 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 80000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 5/1
Clarus / Credos 2.0 (1996-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,7 liter
  • Change 90000 km/ 72 months
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Kia Clarus / Credos manual transaxle holds 2.7 liters of fluid across both the 1.8 and 2.0 engine variants, a figure that reflects a service fill level rather than a full overhaul or dry-fill capacity.
  • Under normal use conditions, the 1.8 engine variant carries a fluid check interval of 40,000 km or 24 months, establishing a mid-cycle inspection point before the full drain and refill is due.
  • The 1.8 variant's change interval under normal use is set at 80,000 km or 48 months, whichever comes first, pairing a distance threshold with a time limit to account for low-mileage driving patterns.
  • The 2.0 engine variant specifies a notably longer change interval of 90,000 km or 72 months under normal use conditions, which is both a greater distance and a longer time allowance than the 1.8 variant's schedule.
  • The 72-month time limit on the 2.0 variant's change interval represents a six-year maximum, meaning fluid in low-mileage vehicles would reach the service point on time rather than distance alone.
  • No fluid check interval is listed for the 2.0 variant, whereas the 1.8 variant includes a dedicated 40,000 km or 24-month check, reflecting a difference in the service structure between the two engine configurations despite sharing the same 2.7-liter capacity.

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