Kia Forte BD Quiz
Maintenance

Manual Transaxle Oil

In this manual: Maintenance
General Information — 8Maintenance — 32Engine Mechanical System — 47Engine Electrical System — 17Emission Control System — 10Engine Control System/Fuel System — 32Clutch System — 11Manual Transmission — 11DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 16Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 26Steering — 9Restraints — 11Brake System — 27Body (Interior and Exterior) — 119Body Electrical System — 98Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 27
5steps
~30min
2/5difficulty
030609012015078.558N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
Done 0 of 5

Repair Procedures

Inspection

Inspection of Manual Transaxle Oil Level

  1. Raise the vehicle using a lift.

  2. Remove the under cover.

    Nu 2.0 MPI (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")

    Gamma 1.6 MPI (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")

  3. Remove the fill plug (A).

    [GAMMA 1.6 MPI]

    [NU 2.0 MPI]

  4. Check the oil condition and make sure the oil level is correct (A).

  5. Install the filler plug (A).

    Tightening torque: 58.9–78 N·m

    [GAMMA 1.6 MPI]

    [NU 2.0 MPI]

Test yourself

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