Kia Sorento, XM (USA / CAN)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Kia Sorento, XM (USA / CAN) manual transmission fluid capacity is 1,8 liters. Service intervals include checking every 48 months or 60000 km, 60000 km or 48 months, and 40000 miles or 48 months, with changes at 120000 km or 80000 miles. The data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Sorento 2.4 MPI (CAN) (2010-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Check 48 months/ 60000 km
  • Code: 6/1
Sorento 2.4 MPI (CAN) (2010-2013)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Check 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Change 120000 km
  • Code: 6/1
Sorento 2.4 MPI (USA) (2010-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Check 40000 miles/ 48 months
  • Code: 6/1
Sorento 2.4 MPI (USA) (2010-2013)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Check 40000 miles/ 48 months
  • Change 80000 miles
  • Code: 6/1

Additional Notes

  • The manual transaxle fluid capacity for the Kia Sorento XM 2.4 MPI is 1.8 liters across all listed configurations, covering both Canadian and American markets for 2010-2013. A capacity figure of this type reflects the total fill volume for the transaxle housing rather than a partial service quantity.
  • Under normal use conditions in the Canadian market, the 2.4 MPI transaxle fluid schedule calls for a check at 48 months or 60,000 km, with no fluid change interval specified for that condition.
  • Under severe use conditions in the Canadian market, the 2.4 MPI transaxle fluid check interval is listed at 60,000 km or 48 months, and a fluid change is specified at 120,000 km.
  • The Canadian severe-use check interval of 60,000 km or 48 months is notably longer in distance than the normal-use check interval of 60,000 km or 48 months, though both share the same time threshold of 48 months. The addition of a 120,000 km change interval under severe use distinguishes the two schedules.
  • In the American market, the 2.4 MPI transaxle fluid check interval under normal use is 40,000 miles or 48 months, with no change interval listed for that condition.
  • Under severe use conditions in the American market, the 2.4 MPI transaxle fluid retains the same check interval of 40,000 miles or 48 months as normal use, but adds a fluid change requirement at 80,000 miles.
  • The Canadian severe-use change interval of 120,000 km and the American severe-use change interval of 80,000 miles represent different unit systems rather than equivalent distances, as 80,000 miles converts to approximately 128,748 km, placing the two markets at slightly different thresholds for the same condition type.

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