Kia Joice / Carstar (EU)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Kia Joice / Carstar (EU) automatic transmission fluid capacity is 6,1 liters. Service intervals include checks at 30000 km or 12 months, changes at 45000 km, and checks at 45000 km. The data covers 2 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Joice / Carstar 2.0 (1999-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,1 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 45000 km
  • Code: KM175-6 4/1
Joice / Carstar 2.0 (1999-2003)
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 6,1 liter
  • Check 45000 km
  • Code: KM175-6 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Kia Joice / Carstar 2.0 automatic transaxle holds 6.1 liters of fluid, a figure that applies consistently across both the normal and initial service use conditions listed for the 1999-2003 model years.
  • Under normal use conditions, the automatic transaxle fluid is subject to a check interval of 30,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first, reflecting a dual-trigger schedule tied to both distance and elapsed time.
  • The change interval under normal use conditions is set at 45,000 km, which is 15,000 km beyond the check interval, meaning the fluid is inspected at least once before a full drain and refill is due.
  • Under the initial service condition, the check interval is listed at 45,000 km with no separate change interval specified, distinguishing the first service event from the recurring normal use schedule.
  • The 6.1-liter capacity figure represents the service fill volume for the automatic transaxle, as opposed to a dry or overhaul fill, which would typically account for fluid retained in the torque converter and passages not fully evacuated during a standard drain.

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