Kia Sephia (USA / CAN)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Kia Sephia (USA / CAN) manual transmission fluid has a capacity of 2,7 liters. Service intervals include checking at 5000 miles or 5 months, 7500 miles or 7 months, and changing at 30000 miles or 30 months. The data covers 2 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Sephia 1.8 (CAN) (1998-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,7 liter
  • Check 7500 miles/ 7 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 30 months
  • Code: 5/1
Sephia 1.8 (CAN) (1998-2002)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 2,7 liter
  • Check 5000 miles/ 5 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 30 months
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Kia Sephia 1.8 (CAN) manual transaxle holds 2.7 liters of fluid, a figure that applies to both normal and severe use conditions and reflects a service fill rather than a full overhaul capacity.
  • Under normal use conditions, the 1998-2002 Sephia 1.8 (CAN) manual transaxle calls for a fluid level check at 7,500 miles or 7 months, whichever comes first.
  • Under severe use conditions, the check interval shortens to 5,000 miles or 5 months, reflecting the added stress placed on the fluid in more demanding operating environments.
  • Despite the difference in check intervals between normal and severe use, the fluid change interval remains identical at 30,000 miles or 30 months for both conditions on the 1998-2002 Sephia 1.8 (CAN).

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