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ATF level Check

NOTE: A check of Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) level is not normally required during scheduled services. If an ATF leak is found, perform the ATF level check procedure after repairs are completed.
CAUTION: When checking the ATF level, be careful not to enter dust, foreign matters, etc. from fill hole.
  1. Start the engine. (Don't step on brake and accelerator simultaneously).
  2. Confirm that the temperature of the A/T oil temperature sensor is 50~60°C(122~140°F) with the GDS.
  3. Shift the shift lever slowly from "P" to "D" to "P" at idle. Repeat one time.
  4. Shift the select lever to "N".
    CAUTION: Keep on each speed position more than 2 sec.
  5. Lift the vehicle, then remove the ATF level plug (A) from the valve body cover.
    CAUTION: At this time, the vehicle must be at a level state.
    Fig 1: Identifying ATF Level Plug
    G10712963Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. If there is no ATF drain or the amount of ATF drain is very low (within 20cc).

    Add ATF SP-IV-RR 650cc to the ATF injection hole (A).

    ATF injection plug tightening torque: 

    34.3 ~ 44.1 N.m (3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3 ~ 32.5 lb-ft)

    CAUTION: If ATF start to overflow from the ATF level plug, you must stop adding ATF.
    Fig 2: Identifying ATF Injection Hole
    G10712964Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. If the ATF flows out of the overflow plug in thin steady stream, the ATF level is correct.

    Then finish the procedure and tighten the ATF plug.

    NOTE: ATF level check (excess or shortage) method
    • Excess: Drain quantity exceeds 500cc per minute. (Let ATF flow until ATF stream become thin)
    • Shortage: If there is no drain after adding 650cc of ATF. (Add more ATF until ATF starts to drain)
    CAUTION: If there is no damage at the automatic transmission and the oil cooler, the oil cooler hose, transmission case, valve body tightening state are normal, ATF must drip out after performing above 1 to 6 procedures. After performing above 1 to 6 procedures, if the ATF doesn't drip out, inspect the automatic transmission assembly.
    CAUTION: Replace the gasket of the ATF level plug and use new one whenever loosening the ATF level plug.

    ATF level check plug tightening torque: 

    22.6 ~ 24.5 N.m (2.3 ~ 2.5 kgf.m, 16.6 ~ 18.1 lb-ft)

  8. After ATF level check or exchange, be sure to remove ATF of outside automatic transmission.

    (Be especially sure to remove residual ATF between automatic transmission case and ATF pan)

  9. Put down the vehicle with the lift.
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