Kia K900, KH (USA / CAN)

Power steering fluid capacity & service interval

Kia K900, KH (USA / CAN) models use power steering fluid with a capacity of 0,9 liter. Service intervals consist of checks every 7500 miles or 6 months. The data covers 6 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
K900 3.8 V6 (CAN) (2017-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • Check 7500 miles/ 6 months
K900 3.8 V6 (CAN) (2015-2017)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • Check 7500 miles/ 6 months
K900 3.8 V6 (USA) (2015-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • Check 7500 miles/ 6 months
K900 5.0 V8 (2015-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • Check 7500 miles/ 6 months
K900 3.8 V6 (2014-2015)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • Check 7500 miles/ 6 months
K900 5.0 V8 (2014-2015)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • Check 7500 miles/ 6 months

Additional Notes

  • The Kia K900 power steering system holds 0.9 liter of fluid across all listed configurations, spanning both the 3.8 V6 and 5.0 V8 engine variants. A capacity at this level is typical of a hydraulic power steering reservoir service fill, representing the fluid volume needed to top off or refill the system rather than a full hydraulic circuit overhaul volume.
  • The 0.9 liter capacity figure remains consistent across the 2014-2018 model year range, with no variation between the V6 and V8 engine configurations. This uniformity suggests a shared hydraulic power steering unit across both drivetrain options.
  • The specified service action for all listed configurations is a fluid level check at every 7,500 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first. A check interval, as opposed to a change interval, means the service task involves inspecting and topping off fluid rather than a full drain and refill.
  • The 7,500-mile or 6-month check interval applies under normal use conditions across all K900 configurations in the specifications. Normal use conditions generally refer to everyday driving without the added stress of towing, extreme temperatures, or frequent short trips that would qualify as severe service.
  • Canadian-market K900 3.8 V6 configurations appear across two separate year ranges, 2015-2017 and 2017-2018, both carrying identical 0.9 liter capacity and 7,500-mile check interval specifications. The overlap at the 2017 model year across these two entries reflects how regional specification records can be segmented by market revision cycles rather than mechanical changes.
  • The 5.0 V8 configurations are listed across two overlapping year ranges, 2014-2015 and 2015-2018, both sharing the same 0.9 liter capacity and check interval. The identical specifications across both entries indicate no change to the power steering system requirements between those periods.

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