Kia Forte, TD (USA / CAN)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Kia Forte, TD (USA / CAN) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1,8 to 1,9 liters. Service intervals include checking at 30000 miles or 24 months, changing at 60000 miles, checking at 40000 miles or 48 months, and changing at 80000 miles. The data covers 10 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Forte 2.0 (2011-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 40000 miles/ 48 months
  • Code: 6/1
Forte 2.0 (2011-2013)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 40000 miles/ 48 months
  • Change 80000 miles
  • Code: 6/1
Forte 2.4 (2011-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Check 40000 miles/ 48 months
  • Code: 6/1
Forte 2.4 (2011-2013)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Check 40000 miles/ 48 months
  • Change 80000 miles
  • Code: 6/1
Forte 2.0 (2009-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 5/1
Forte 2.0 (2009-2010)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 60000 miles
  • Code: 5/1
Forte 2.0 (2009-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 6/1
Forte 2.0 (2009-2010)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 60000 miles
  • Code: 6/1
Forte 2.4 (2009-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Check 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 6/1
Forte 2.4 (2009-2010)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Check 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 60000 miles
  • Code: 6/1

Additional Notes

  • The Kia Forte TD manual transaxle fluid capacity differs by engine displacement. The 2.0-liter engine holds 1.9 liters, while the 2.4-liter engine holds 1.8 liters, a difference of 0.1 liter across all model years covered.
  • Both engine variants share the same capacity figure regardless of model year, meaning the 2009-2010 and 2011-2013 production periods carry identical fill volumes for their respective displacements.
  • For the 2.0-liter in 2009-2010, the normal use condition specifies a fluid check at 30,000 miles or 24 months, with no change interval listed. A check interval without a change interval indicates the fluid level is monitored on a schedule rather than replaced on one.
  • Under severe use conditions, the 2.0-liter 2009-2010 transaxle adds a fluid change at 60,000 miles on top of the same 30,000-mile or 24-month check schedule. Severe use typically encompasses conditions such as frequent towing, stop-and-go driving, or extreme temperatures that accelerate fluid degradation.
  • The 2.4-liter engine in 2009-2010 follows the same interval structure as the 2.0-liter for that period, with a check at 30,000 miles or 24 months under normal use and a change at 60,000 miles added under severe use.
  • For the 2011-2013 model years, both the 2.0-liter and 2.4-liter engines saw the normal use check interval extended from 30,000 miles or 24 months to 40,000 miles or 48 months, representing a notable lengthening of the inspection schedule compared to the earlier production period.
  • Under severe use, the 2011-2013 2.0-liter and 2.4-liter transaxles both specify a fluid change at 80,000 miles, up from the 60,000-mile change interval applied to the 2009-2010 versions of the same engines.
  • Across all configurations, the normal use condition carries no fluid change interval, only a check interval. A change interval appears exclusively under the severe use condition, making driving environment the determining factor in whether a fluid replacement is scheduled at all.

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