Kia Sportage, AL / KM (EU)

Transfer case fluid capacity & service interval

Kia Sportage, AL / KM (EU) models utilize transfer case fluid with a capacity of 0,8 liter. Service intervals include checking every 30000 km or 24 months and changing every 90000 km or 72 months. 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 0,8 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 90000 km/ 72 months
  • Code: (4x4)
Sportage 2.0 CRDi (2004- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,8 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 90000 km/ 72 months
  • Code: (4x4)

Additional Notes

  • The Kia Sportage AL / KM (EU) transfer case fluid capacity is 0.8 liter across both the 2.0 petrol and 2.0 CRDi configurations, each starting from 2004. A capacity at this level is typical of a compact transfer case service fill, meaning the volume reflects a drain-and-refill rather than a full overhaul quantity.
  • The 2.0 petrol and 2.0 CRDi variants share an identical check interval of 30,000 km or 24 months under normal use conditions, whichever comes first.
  • The change interval for both configurations is set at 90,000 km or 72 months under normal use conditions. A 72-month ceiling means fluid age alone can trigger a change even when mileage accumulation is low.
  • The check interval of 30,000 km falls at exactly one-third of the 90,000 km change interval, meaning two intermediate checks occur between each fluid change cycle.
  • No variation exists between the 2.0 petrol and 2.0 CRDi in capacity, check interval, or change interval. Despite the difference in engine type, the transfer case specifications are uniform across both configurations starting from 2004.

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