Kia K5, DL3 (USA / CAN)

Transfer case fluid capacity & service interval

Kia K5, DL3 (USA / CAN) transfer case fluid capacity ranges from 0,65 to 0,7 liters. Service intervals include checks at 37500 to 40000 miles or 48 months and changes at 72000 to 75000 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 GDI AWD (2025- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • Check 37500 miles/ 48 months
K5 2.5 GDI AWD (2025- )
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • Check 37500 miles/ 48 months
  • Change 75000 miles
K5 1.6 T-GDI AWD (2020-2024)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,65 liter
  • Check 40000 miles/ 48 months
K5 1.6 T-GDI AWD (2020-2024)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 0,65 liter
  • Check 40000 miles/ 48 months
  • Change 72000 miles

Additional Notes

  • The Kia K5 DL3 transfer case fluid capacity differs between engine variants, with the 1.6 T-GDI AWD (2020-2024) holding 0.65 liter and the 2.5 GDI AWD (2025- ) holding 0.70 liter.
  • Both figures represent service fill volumes for the transfer case unit, meaning the amount of fluid the transferbox holds during a standard fluid service rather than a full overhaul rebuild quantity.
  • Under normal use conditions, the 1.6 T-GDI AWD specifies a fluid check interval of 40,000 miles or 48 months, with no scheduled drain-and-fill listed for that use condition.
  • Under severe use conditions, the 1.6 T-GDI AWD retains the same 40,000-mile or 48-month check interval but adds a fluid change requirement at 72,000 miles.
  • The 2.5 GDI AWD under normal use conditions carries a check interval of 37,500 miles or 48 months, also without a listed fluid change requirement for that condition.
  • Under severe use conditions, the 2.5 GDI AWD shares the same 37,500-mile or 48-month check interval and specifies a fluid change at 75,000 miles.
  • The severe-use change interval for the 2.5 GDI AWD is 3,000 miles longer than the corresponding interval for the 1.6 T-GDI AWD, reflecting a difference tied to the engine and model year configuration rather than a shared service schedule.

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