Kia K5, DL3 (USA / CAN)

Clutch fluid capacity & service interval

Kia K5, DL3 (USA / CAN) uses clutch fluid with a capacity of 2,45-2,5 liters. Service intervals include checking at 32000 miles or 48 months and changing at 64000 miles. The data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • K5 2.5 T-GDI (2025- )
  • Actuator
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,45-2,5 liter
  • Check 32000 miles/ 48 months
  • Code: D8LF1/D8F48W
  • K5 2.5 T-GDI (2025- )
  • Actuator
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 2,45-2,5 liter
  • Check 32000 miles/ 48 months
  • Change 64000 miles
  • Code: D8LF1/D8F48W
  • K5 2.5 T-GDI (2020-2024)
  • Actuator
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,45-2,5 liter
  • Check 32000 miles/ 48 months
  • Code: D8LF1/D8F48W
  • K5 2.5 T-GDI (2020-2024)
  • Actuator
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 2,45-2,5 liter
  • Check 32000 miles/ 48 months
  • Change 64000 miles
  • Code: D8LF1/D8F48W

Additional Notes

  • The Kia K5 DL3 2.5 T-GDI carries a clutch fluid capacity of 2.45–2.5 liters, a range that reflects the tolerance window for a proper service fill of the hydraulic clutch actuator system.
  • Under normal use conditions, the 2.5 T-GDI specifies a fluid check interval of 32,000 miles or 48 months, with no change interval assigned to normal use.
  • Under severe use conditions, the same 32,000-mile or 48-month check interval applies, but an additional fluid change interval of 64,000 miles is specified alongside it.
  • The 64,000-mile change interval under severe conditions is exactly double the 32,000-mile check interval, meaning a fluid change would coincide with every second scheduled check.
  • The capacity specification of 2.45–2.5 liters remains identical across both the 2020-2024 and 2025 model year entries for the 2.5 T-GDI, indicating no change to the hydraulic actuator system volume between those configurations.
  • The time-based component of the check interval, 48 months, applies regardless of whether the vehicle is operated under normal or severe conditions, as both rows carry the same value.

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