Kia Forte, TD (USA / CAN)

Power steering fluid capacity & service interval

Kia Forte, TD (USA / CAN) requires power steering fluid with a capacity of 0,9 liter. Service intervals include a check every 12 months. The data covers 4 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 0,9 liter
  • Check 12 months
Forte 2.4 (2011-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • Check 12 months
Forte 2.0 (2009-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • Check 12 months
Forte 2.4 (2009-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • Check 12 months

Additional Notes

  • The Kia Forte TD (USA/CAN) power steering system holds 0.9 liter across all engine variants covered in the 2009-2013 model range.
  • Both the 2.0-liter and 2.4-liter engine configurations share an identical 0.9-liter power steering fluid capacity, indicating no engine-displacement-related difference in reservoir or system sizing.
  • A 0.9-liter figure represents a relatively modest system volume, consistent with a conventional hydraulic rack-and-pinion power steering setup rather than a larger recirculating-ball arrangement.
  • The specified service action for all four configurations is a fluid level check on a 12-month interval under normal use conditions.
  • A 12-month check interval means the fluid level is to be inspected once per year rather than replaced, which is a maintenance-light schedule by conventional hydraulic power steering standards.
  • The 2.0-liter variant spanning 2009-2010 and the 2.0-liter variant spanning 2011-2013 carry identical capacity and interval specifications, reflecting no change in power steering system requirements across those two sub-ranges.
  • The same continuity applies to the 2.4-liter engine: the 2009-2010 and 2011-2013 sub-ranges both retain the 0.9-liter capacity and the 12-month check interval without variation.

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