Kia Picanto, SA (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Kia Picanto, SA (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity is 1,9 liters. Service intervals require checks every 15000 km or 12 months. The data covers 6 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Picanto 1.0 (2007-2011)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 5/1
Picanto 1.1 (2007-2011)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 5/1
Picanto 1.1 CRDi VGT (2007-2011)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 5/1
Picanto 1.0 (2004-2007)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 5/1
Picanto 1.1 (2004-2007)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 5/1
Picanto 1.1 CRDi VGT (2004-2007)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Kia Picanto SA (EU) manual transaxle holds 1.9 liters of fluid across all listed engine variants, a figure typical of a compact front-wheel-drive transaxle where the gearbox and differential share a common fluid sump.
  • The 1.9-liter capacity applies uniformly to the 1.0-liter and 1.1-liter petrol engines, as well as the 1.1 CRDi VGT diesel, spanning both the 2004-2007 and 2007-2011 model year groupings.
  • A capacity listed for a transaxle service fill, as seen here, reflects the amount needed when draining and refilling during routine maintenance, rather than a full overhaul figure, which would account for additional fluid retained in passages and components during a complete rebuild.
  • The check interval is set at 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first, under normal use conditions. Normal use generally refers to everyday driving without sustained heavy loads, extreme temperatures, or frequent towing.
  • The 15,000 km or 12-month check interval applies consistently across all six configurations, meaning neither the engine type nor the model year revision within the 2004-2011 range affects the service schedule for the manual transaxle fluid.
  • The 1.1 CRDi VGT variant uses a diesel engine with a variable geometry turbocharger, yet the manual transaxle fluid capacity and check interval remain identical to the petrol variants, indicating the transmission unit itself is shared across the range.

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