Kia Sephia / Mentor / Shuma / Spectra, FB12/FB22 (EU)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Kia Sephia / Mentor / Shuma / Spectra, FB12/FB22 (EU) models require automatic transmission fluid with a capacity range of 5,4 to 6,3 liters. Service intervals include checks every 6 months or 15000 km/12 months and fluid changes every 90000 km/72 months. The data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Sephia / Shuma / Spectra 1.5 (1998-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,4 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 90000 km/ 72 months
  • Code: 4/1
Sephia / Shuma / Spectra 1.6 (1998-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,4 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 90000 km/ 72 months
  • Code: 4/1
Sephia / Shuma / Spectra 1.8 (1998-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,4 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 90000 km/ 72 months
  • Code: 4/1
Sephia / Mentor 1.6 (1993-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,3 liter
  • Check 6 months
  • Code: 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Kia Sephia / Mentor 1.6 (1993-1998) automatic transaxle carries a fluid capacity of 6.3 liters, which is notably higher than the 5.4-liter figure shared by all 1998-2005 configurations.
  • A capacity of 6.3 liters in the 1993-1998 Sephia / Mentor 1.6 transaxle is consistent with a total system fill, accounting for fluid held within the torque converter as well as the transmission housing itself.
  • The 5.4-liter capacity listed for the 1998-2005 Sephia / Shuma / Spectra automatic transaxle applies uniformly across the 1.5, 1.6, and 1.8 engine variants, indicating no capacity difference between those engine displacements in that generation.
  • The 1993-1998 Sephia / Mentor 1.6 specification includes only a check interval of every 6 months, with no change interval recorded for normal use conditions.
  • For the 1998-2005 generation, the check interval under normal use is set at 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first, applying equally to the 1.5, 1.6, and 1.8 engine variants.
  • The change interval for the 1998-2005 Sephia / Shuma / Spectra automatic transaxle under normal use conditions is 90,000 km or 72 months, which equals a six-year maximum service life between fluid changes.
  • A 72-month change interval is relatively extended for automatic transmission fluid and reflects a normal-use classification, meaning operating conditions without sustained heavy loads, frequent towing, or extreme temperatures.
  • Across the 1998-2005 range, the 1.5, 1.6, and 1.8 engine variants share identical check and change intervals of 15,000 km / 12 months and 90,000 km / 72 months respectively, with no variation tied to engine size.

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