Kia Picanto, TA (EU)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Kia Picanto, TA (EU) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 5,7 to 6,1 liters. Service intervals include checks at 60000 km or 48 months, and fluid changes at 90000 km or 120000 km. The data covers 12 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Picanto 1.0 FFV (2012-2017)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 5,7 liter
  • Check 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Change 120000 km
  • Code: A4CF0 4/1
Picanto 1.0 FFV (2012-2017)
  • Use: Filled for life
  • Capacity 5,7 liter
  • Check 48 months/ 60000 km
  • Code: A4CF0 4/1
Picanto 1.0 FFV, Middle East (2012-2017)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 5,7 liter
  • Check 60000 km
  • Change 120000 km
  • Code: A4CF0 4/1
Picanto 1.0 FFV, Middle East (2012-2017)
  • Use: Filled for life
  • Capacity 5,7 liter
  • Check 60000 km
  • Code: A4CF0 4/1
Picanto 1.0 CVVT (2011-2017)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 5,7 liter
  • Check 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Change 90000 km
  • Code: A4CF0 4/1
Picanto 1.0 CVVT (2011-2017)
  • Use: Filled for life
  • Capacity 5,7 liter
  • Check 48 months/ 60000 km
  • Code: A4CF0 4/1
Picanto 1.0 CVVT, Middle East (2011-2017)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 5,7 liter
  • Check 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Change 90000 km
  • Code: A4CF0 4/1
Picanto 1.0 CVVT, Middle East (2011-2017)
  • Use: Filled for life
  • Capacity 5,7 liter
  • Check 60000 km
  • Code: A4CF0 4/1
Picanto 1.2 (2011-2017)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 6,1 liter
  • Check 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Change 90000 km
  • Code: A4CF0 4/1
Picanto 1.2 (2011-2017)
  • Use: Filled for life
  • Capacity 6,1 liter
  • Check 48 months/ 60000 km
  • Code: A4CF0 4/1
Picanto 1.2, Middle East (2011-2017)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 6,1 liter
  • Check 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Change 90000 km
  • Code: A4CF0 4/1
Picanto 1.2, Middle East (2011-2017)
  • Use: Filled for life
  • Capacity 6,1 liter
  • Check 60000 km
  • Code: A4CF0 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Kia Picanto TA automatic transaxle capacity differs between engine variants. The 1.0-litre engines, including both the CVVT and FFV versions, hold 5.7 litres, while the 1.2-litre engine requires 6.1 litres. A transaxle capacity figure at this level represents a full overhaul or dry fill volume, accounting for fluid held within the torque converter and valve body in addition to the sump.
  • Under severe use conditions, the 1.0 CVVT and 1.2 variants share a 90,000 km change interval for the automatic transaxle fluid, with checks scheduled at 60,000 km or 48 months, whichever comes first. Severe use conditions typically involve frequent short trips, towing, stop-and-go traffic, or operation in extreme temperatures, all of which accelerate fluid degradation.
  • The 1.0 FFV variants under severe use conditions carry a notably longer change interval of 120,000 km compared to the 90,000 km interval specified for the 1.0 CVVT and 1.2 under the same conditions. The check interval of 60,000 km or 48 months remains consistent across both engine types in severe use.
  • Across all engine variants in the Picanto TA, the filled-for-life designation means no fluid change interval is listed. Only a check interval applies, set at 60,000 km or 48 months depending on the variant and market. A filled-for-life classification indicates the manufacturer considers the fluid suitable for the transmission's operational lifespan under normal driving conditions.
  • Middle East market variants of the 1.0 CVVT and 1.2 share the same 5.7-litre and 6.1-litre capacities respectively as their standard counterparts, and the severe use change intervals of 90,000 km also align. However, the filled-for-life check interval for Middle East variants is listed only as 60,000 km, without the 48-month time-based criterion included in the standard market specifications.
  • The Middle East specification for the 1.0 FFV under severe use lists the check interval as 60,000 km only, omitting the 48-month time criterion present in the standard market version of the same engine. The 120,000 km change interval remains the same across both market versions of the 1.0 FFV under severe use.
  • The 1.0 FFV variant entered the specification range from 2012, one year after the 1.0 CVVT and 1.2 variants, which both carry a 2011 start year. Despite the later introduction, the FFV shares the same 5.7-litre transaxle capacity as the 1.0 CVVT across all market versions.

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