Kia Forte, BDm (USA / CAN)
Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval
Kia Forte, BDm (USA / CAN) requires automatic transmission fluid with a capacity of 1.9-2 liters. Service intervals include checking at 24000 miles or 48 months and changing at 75000 miles. The data covers 4 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| Forte 1.6 T-GDI (2022-2024) |
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| Forte 1.6 T-GDI (2022-2024) |
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| Forte 1.6 T-GDI (2019-2022) |
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| Forte 1.6 T-GDI (2019-2022) |
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Additional Notes
- The Kia Forte 1.6 T-GDI pairs with a semi-automatic transaxle, which in this context refers to a dual-clutch or automated manual-style unit rather than a conventional torque-converter automatic transmission.
- The fluid capacity for the semi-automatic transaxle is listed as 1.9-2 liters across both the 2019-2022 and 2022-2024 configurations, a relatively small volume consistent with a partial service fill rather than a full overhaul drain.
- Under normal use conditions, the specifications for both the 2019-2022 and 2022-2024 1.6 T-GDI list only a fluid check interval of 24,000 miles or 48 months, with no fluid change interval specified.
- Under severe use conditions, the same 24,000-mile or 48-month check interval applies, but a fluid change interval of 75,000 miles is additionally specified for both the 2019-2022 and 2022-2024 1.6 T-GDI.
- The absence of a fluid change interval under normal use conditions, contrasted with the 75,000-mile change interval under severe use, reflects a service approach where operating environment determines whether a full fluid replacement is scheduled at all.
- The capacity range of 1.9-2 liters is consistent across all four specification rows, indicating no variation in transaxle fluid volume between the two model year groupings or between normal and severe service conditions.