Kia Niro, DE (EU)

Brake fluid capacity & service interval

Kia Niro, DE (EU) models require brake fluid with a capacity range of 0,38 to 0,43 liters. Service intervals consist of checks every 15000 km or 12 months and fluid changes every 30000 km or 24 months. The data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Niro 1.6 GDI HEV (2020-2022)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 km/ 24 months
Niro 1.6 GDI PHEV (2020-2022)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 km/ 24 months
Niro 1.6 GDI PHEV (2017-2020)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,38-0,43 liter (Between min and max.)
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 km/ 24 months
Niro 1.6 GDI HEV (2016-2020)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,38-0,43 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 km/ 24 months

Additional Notes

  • The Kia Niro DE (EU) brake fluid specifications cover the hydraulic brake system across both the HEV and PHEV variants of the 1.6 GDI engine.
  • For the 1.6 GDI HEV produced in 2016-2020 and the 1.6 GDI PHEV produced in 2017-2020, the reservoir capacity is stated as 0.38-0.43 liter, representing the acceptable fill range within the min and max marks on the reservoir.
  • From 2020-2022, both the HEV and PHEV variants no longer carry a numeric capacity figure in the specifications, with the fill level described only as between the min and max marks on the reservoir.
  • Across all four configurations, the brake fluid check interval is set at 15,000 km or 12 months under normal use conditions, whichever comes first.
  • The change interval for all configurations is 30,000 km or 24 months under normal use conditions, meaning a full fluid replacement is due at twice the distance and time of a routine check.
  • The HEV and PHEV variants share identical check and change intervals across all listed model years, with no variation between the two powertrain types in the brake fluid service schedule.

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