Kia Rio, DC (USA / CAN)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Kia Rio, DC (USA / CAN) manual transmission fluid capacity is 2,8 liters. Service intervals include checking at 5000 to 7500 miles or 3 to 6 months and changing at 30000 to 60000 miles or 18 to 48 months. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Rio 1.6 (CAN) (2003-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,8 liter
  • Check 7500 miles/ 6 months
  • Change 60000 miles/ 48 months
  • Code: 5/1
Rio 1.5 16V (CAN) (2000-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,8 liter
  • Check 7500 miles/ 6 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 5/1
Rio 1.5 16V (CAN) (2000-2002)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 2,8 liter
  • Check 5000 miles/ 3 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 18 months
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Kia Rio DC manual transaxle holds 2.8 liters of fluid across both the 1.5 16V (2000-2002) and 1.6 (2003-2005) Canadian configurations, indicating a consistent service fill volume regardless of engine displacement.
  • For the 1.5 16V (CAN) under normal use conditions, the fluid check interval is set at 7,500 miles or 6 months, with a change interval of 30,000 miles or 24 months.
  • Under severe use conditions, the 1.5 16V (CAN) retains the same 30,000-mile change distance as normal use, but the time-based interval shortens to 18 months rather than 24 months, reflecting the added stress of demanding operating conditions.
  • The severe use schedule for the 1.5 16V (CAN) also tightens the fluid check interval to 5,000 miles or 3 months, compared to 7,500 miles or 6 months under normal use.
  • The 1.6 (CAN) covering model years 2003-2005 carries a notably longer change interval of 60,000 miles or 48 months under normal use, doubling the mileage and time thresholds specified for the earlier 1.5 16V (CAN) under the same use condition.
  • The check interval for the 1.6 (CAN) under normal use matches the 1.5 16V (CAN) normal schedule at 7,500 miles or 6 months, even though the change intervals between the two differ substantially.

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