Kia Clarus (EU)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Kia Clarus (EU) automatic transmission fluid capacity is 7 liters. Service intervals include checks at 40000 km or 24 months and changes at 60000 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
Clarus 2.0 16V (Parktown) (1996-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Check 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Kia Clarus (EU) 2.0 16V (Parktown) automatic transaxle holds 7 liters of fluid, a figure consistent with a full system fill that accounts for fluid retained in the torque converter and valve body, not merely the pan drain volume.
  • The check interval for the automatic transaxle fluid is set at 40,000 km or 24 months under normal use conditions, whichever comes first.
  • The change interval extends to 60,000 km or 48 months under the same normal use condition, meaning the fluid is inspected at roughly the midpoint of its full service life before a drain and refill is due.
  • The 24-month check interval and 48-month change interval follow a consistent 2:1 ratio in time, indicating one inspection cycle falls between each full fluid replacement cycle.
  • The specification applies specifically to the transaxle configuration, which integrates the transmission and differential into a single housing, as is typical for front-wheel-drive vehicles of the 1996-2001 period.

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