Kia Forte, YD (USA / CAN)

Coolant capacity & service interval

Kia Forte, YD (USA / CAN) coolant capacity ranges from 5,7 to 6,1 liters. Service intervals include 30000 miles or 24 months and 120000 miles or 120 months. The data covers 10 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Forte 1.6 T-GDI (2015-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,7 liter (with automatic transaxle)
  • Capacity 6,1 liter (with manual transaxle)
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
Forte 1.6 T-GDI (2015-2016)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 5,7 liter (with automatic transaxle)
  • Capacity 6,1 liter (with manual transaxle)
  • Change 120000 miles/ 120 months
Forte 1.8 MPI (2015-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,9 liter (with automatic transaxle)
  • Capacity 6 liter (with manual transaxle)
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
Forte 1.8 MPI (2015-2016)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 5,9 liter (with automatic transaxle)
  • Capacity 6 liter (with manual transaxle)
  • Change 120000 miles/ 120 months
Forte 1.6 T-GDI (USA) (2013-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,7 liter (with automatic transaxle)
  • Capacity 6,1 liter (with manual transaxle)
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
Forte 1.6 T-GDI (USA) (2013-2014)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 5,7 liter (with automatic transaxle)
  • Capacity 6,1 liter (with manual transaxle)
  • Change 120000 miles/ 120 months
Forte 1.8 MPI (2013-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,9 liter (with automatic transaxle)
  • Capacity 6 liter (with manual transaxle)
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
Forte 1.8 MPI (2013-2014)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 5,9 liter (with automatic transaxle)
  • Capacity 6 liter (with manual transaxle)
  • Change 120000 miles/ 120 months
Forte 2.0 GDI (2013-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,9 liter
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
Forte 2.0 GDI (2013-2016)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 5,9 liter
  • Change 120000 miles/ 120 months

Additional Notes

  • The Kia Forte YD (USA / CAN) 1.6 T-GDI cooling system holds 5.7 liters with an automatic transaxle and 6.1 liters with a manual transaxle, a difference of 0.4 liters that reflects the varying thermal load and plumbing volume between the two drivetrain configurations.
  • The 1.8 MPI cooling system carries 5.9 liters with an automatic transaxle and 6.0 liters with a manual transaxle across both the 2013-2014 and 2015-2016 model year groups, with the manual transaxle adding only 0.1 liter over the automatic.
  • The 2.0 GDI cooling system specifies a single capacity of 5.9 liters regardless of transaxle type, making no distinction between automatic and manual configurations as the 1.6 T-GDI and 1.8 MPI do.
  • Across all three engine variants, the normal-use service interval for coolant is 30,000 miles or 24 months, whichever comes first, establishing a recurring maintenance cycle tied to both mileage accumulation and calendar time.
  • A first-change-only interval of 120,000 miles or 120 months applies to all three engine variants, meaning the initial factory-fill coolant is rated for a significantly extended service life before the first scheduled replacement, after which the 30,000-mile or 24-month normal interval governs subsequent changes.
  • The 1.6 T-GDI specifications are split between a USA-specific entry covering 2013-2014 and a broader entry covering 2015-2016, while the 1.8 MPI and 2.0 GDI entries carry no such regional distinction for the same period.
  • The 1.6 T-GDI with a manual transaxle holds the largest cooling system capacity among all listed configurations at 6.1 liters, while the 2.0 GDI at 5.9 liters sits at the lower end alongside the 1.8 MPI automatic transaxle variant.

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