Kia Spectra (USA / CAN)
Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval
Kia Spectra (USA / CAN) requires automatic transmission fluid with a capacity of 5,4 liters. Service intervals include checks every 12000 km or 6 months and changes every 36000 km or 18 months. The data covers 1 configuration.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Spectra 1.8 (2001-2004) |
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Additional Notes
- The Kia Spectra (USA / CAN) 1.8 automatic transaxle carries a fluid capacity of 5.4 liters, a figure that represents a service fill level rather than a full overhaul or dry fill, which would typically require a greater volume to account for fluid retained in the torque converter and passages.
- The normal use condition check interval for the 1.8 automatic transaxle is set at 12,000 km or every 6 months, whichever comes first, reflecting a schedule tied to both distance and elapsed time.
- Under normal use conditions, the automatic transaxle fluid change interval for the 2001-2004 1.8 is specified at 36,000 km or 18 months, placing the change interval at exactly three times the frequency of the check interval on a distance basis.
- The 18-month change interval on the 1.8 automatic transaxle means that a vehicle driven at lower annual mileage would reach the time-based threshold before the distance-based one, making the 6-month check interval particularly relevant for light-use driving patterns.