Kia Spectra (USA / CAN)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Kia Spectra (USA / CAN) manual transmission fluid capacity is 2,7 liters. Service intervals include checks every 12000 km or 6 months and changes every 96000 km or 48 months. The data covers 1 configuration.

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

TypeSpecifications
Spectra 1.8 (2001-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,7 liter
  • Check 12000 km/ 6 months
  • Change 96000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Kia Spectra (USA / CAN) 1.8 manual transaxle holds 2.7 liters of fluid, a figure consistent with a compact front-wheel-drive transaxle service fill rather than a full overhaul capacity.
  • The 96,000 km / 48-month change interval applies under normal use conditions, meaning routine driving without the added stress of towing, extreme temperatures, or frequent stop-and-go operation.
  • The check interval of 12,000 km or 6 months is notably more frequent than the change interval, reflecting that fluid level and condition monitoring is treated as a separate, recurring task independent of the full drain-and-fill service.
  • The 2001-2004 model years share a single uniform specification for the 1.8 manual transaxle, with no variation in capacity or interval across that span.

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