Kia Sportage, AL / KM (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Kia Sportage, AL / KM (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity is 2,15 liters. Service intervals consist of checks every 24 months or 30000 km. The data covers 2 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Sportage 2.0 (2004- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,15 liter
  • Check 24 months/ 30000 km
  • Code: 5/1
Sportage 2.0 CRDi (2004- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,15 liter
  • Check 24 months/ 30000 km
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Kia Sportage AL / KM (EU) manual transaxle fluid capacity is 2.15 liters for both the 2.0 petrol and 2.0 CRDi diesel variants introduced in 2004, indicating a service fill volume rather than a full overhaul drain-and-refill figure in most practical contexts.
  • A 2.15-liter capacity is relatively modest for a manual transaxle, which is consistent with compact crossover transmissions where the gearbox and differential share a single housing filled to a common level.
  • The 2.0 and 2.0 CRDi configurations share an identical 2.15-liter fluid capacity, meaning no variation exists between the petrol and diesel drivetrain variants in terms of transaxle fill volume.
  • The specified check interval for both variants is 24 months or 30,000 km under normal use conditions, whichever comes first, establishing a time-and-distance dual-trigger inspection schedule rather than a replacement interval.
  • A 30,000 km check interval under normal use is a moderately frequent schedule for manual transmission fluid, reflecting standard maintenance expectations for a transaxle operating within typical driving conditions.

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