Kia Ceres (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Kia Ceres (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity is 2,2 liters. Service intervals include checking every 10000 km or 6 months and changing every 20000 km or 6 months. The data covers 1 configuration.

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

TypeSpecifications
Ceres 2.4 D (cargo/dump) (1994-1997)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,2 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Change 20000 km/ 6 months
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Kia Ceres (EU) 2.4 D in cargo and dump body configurations carries a manual transmission fluid capacity of 2.2 liters, a figure consistent with a service fill rather than a full overhaul volume, as overhaul procedures typically require additional fluid to account for passages and components cleaned during disassembly.
  • The check interval for manual transmission fluid is set at 10,000 km or 6 months, whichever comes first, under normal use conditions, meaning the fluid level is inspected twice as frequently as a full drain-and-fill service is performed.
  • The change interval under normal use conditions is 20,000 km or 6 months, establishing a time-based ceiling that applies regardless of whether the distance threshold has been reached, which reflects the degradation fluid undergoes from heat cycling and moisture absorption over time.
  • The 6-month time limit appears on both the check and change intervals for the 2.4 D, indicating that calendar time is treated as an equally binding factor alongside mileage accumulation for this transmission system.

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