Kia Pregio/Besta (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Kia Pregio/Besta (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 2,2 to 2,4 liters. Service intervals include checks at 7500 km or 6 months and 20000 km or 12 months, with fluid changes at 45000 km and 100000 km. The data covers 8 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Pregio 2.5 TCi (2005-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,4 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: M5ZR1 5/1
Pregio 2.5 TCi (2005-2006)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 2,4 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 100000 km
  • Code: M5ZR1 5/1
Pregio 2.7 D (2005-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,2 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: M5ZR1 5/1
Pregio 2.7 D (2005-2006)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 2,2 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 100000 km
  • Code: M5ZR1 5/1
Pregio 3.0 D (2005-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,2 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: M5ZR1 5/1
Pregio 3.0 D (2005-2006)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 2,2 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 100000 km
  • Code: M5ZR1 5/1
Pregio 2.5 TCi (2002-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,4 liter
  • Check 7500 km/ 6 months
  • Change 100000 km
  • Code: 5/1
Pregio 2.7 D (1997-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,2 liter
  • Check 7500 km/ 6 months
  • Change 45000 km
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Kia Pregio 2.5 TCi carries a manual transmission fluid capacity of 2.4 liters, while the 2.7 D and 3.0 D engines share a slightly lower capacity of 2.2 liters. The difference of 0.2 liters reflects the distinct gearbox units paired with each engine family.
  • For the 2.5 TCi covering model years 2002-2005, the check interval is set at 7,500 km or 6 months under normal use conditions, alongside a fluid change interval of 100,000 km. This relatively short check cycle points to a more frequent monitoring requirement compared to later production years of the same engine.
  • The 2.7 D variant from 1997-2002 carries a fluid change interval of 45,000 km under normal use, which is notably shorter than the 100,000 km change interval specified for severe use across the 2005-2006 model year rows. A 45,000 km drain interval generally reflects an older service standard where more frequent fluid replacement was considered necessary to maintain gearbox condition.
  • Across the 2005-2006 model years, the check interval for all three engine variants — 2.5 TCi, 2.7 D, and 3.0 D — is standardized at 20,000 km or 12 months, regardless of whether the use condition is normal or severe. The longer check cycle compared to earlier years aligns with revised service schedules common in mid-2000s vehicle engineering.
  • For the 2005-2006 model years, a fluid change interval of 100,000 km is specified exclusively under severe use conditions for the 2.5 TCi, 2.7 D, and 3.0 D engines. No change interval appears in the normal use rows for those same years, meaning the 100,000 km drain figure applies only when operating under the more demanding service classification.
  • The 3.0 D engine, available in 2005-2006, shares an identical 2.2-liter transmission fluid capacity and the same check and change intervals as the 2.7 D for the same period. Despite the displacement difference between the two engines, the gearbox servicing specifications are indistinguishable across both variants.
  • Severe use conditions in the 2005-2006 specifications trigger the addition of a 100,000 km change interval that is absent from the corresponding normal use rows. In automotive service terminology, severe use typically encompasses frequent short trips, heavy loads, towing, or operation in extreme temperatures — conditions that accelerate fluid degradation and justify a defined drain interval even when normal use does not require one.

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