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Any car needs periodic inspection and replacement of worn-out parts. Kia Rio spare parts are no exception. Today we will talk about changing the oil and oil filter in an automatic transmission (automatic gearbox).

And for starters, let's figure out when it needs to be filled in and which manufacturer to choose.

According to the official TO map, it is necessary to change the gearbox oil every 100 thousand kilometers. However, this figure is relevant only with the aggressive operation of Kia.

This may include:

• Constant use of the car in sandy or dusty areas;
• driving on roads with poor asphalt coverage (bumps, pits, etc.);
• with frequent towing of a trailer;
• operation of the vehicle in road conditions using salts and other reagents that can cause corrosion as a treatment;
• when driving regularly at speeds over 170 km/h.

It should be noted that the recommended terms may differ on an individual basis. Some advise to deviate from the recommendations specified in the MOT, and replace it upon reaching 70-80 thousand kilometers with moderate use and 50 thousand with active use.

Following the advice of the same instruction manual for the Kia Rio, we can say that the recommended brand is DIAMOND ATF SP-III (ATF SP-III). The original liquids of this brand include brands such as Mobis or Mitsubishi. But, you can also use analogues - ZIC, Chevron.

Now that everything has fallen into place with the timing and the manufacturer, let's move on to the direct process of changing the oil in your automatic transmission.

Necessary tools and accessories

• Transmission oil;
• sealant-gasket;
• new oil filter;
• consignment head or a simple key;
• container for draining, funnel, coarse calico (another cleaning cloth).

Step-by-step process of self-changing automatic transmission oil and filter

1. The first step is to raise the car on a lift or drive it into a "pit". Set to neutral (N), stop the engine. Do not forget to put the car on the handbrake.
2. If necessary, in order to get to the crankcase, remove the engine protection.
   
   Be extremely careful in the following manipulations so as not to burn yourself with hot oil.
3. Unscrew the drain plug, after substituting a container for draining (you can use an old bucket, tank or a large plastic bottle with a cut off neck). Wait for the drain and screw the plug back.
   
   
4. Loosen the bolts securing the tray. Little trick: leave one bolt in place, “tear off” the pan from the opposite side and carefully drain the remaining liquid.
   
5. Now you can unscrew the remaining fasteners, remove the pan and clean it of old sealant and automatic transmission wear.
   
6. Changing the oil filter is extremely easy. You only need to remove the old filter, which is attached with three bolts and equipped with two magnets. Be aware that a small amount of oil may leak out during the process. Install a new automatic transmission filter in the same way as the old one.
   
   
7. Apply the purchased sealant to the parts of the crankcase and install it in place in the same way.
   
8. Further actions can be conditionally divided into two ways.

Now you are aware of the complete process of changing gear oil in a Kia Rio gearbox, both independently and in a specially equipped garage with a complete transfer of fluid.

In addition, you can watch the video below:

Oil change video

We are waiting for your comments and additions from personal experience.

The Kia Rio car is a vehicle common in the automotive market, which is equipped with a reliable engine and transmission. They differ in the increased resource of work. Since 2011, the 3rd generation of this foreign car has become available.

Worthy competition model Rio is Kia Ceed. In terms of power, the latest version of Ceed surpasses the Kia Rio 3. However, in terms of acceleration, fuel efficiency, the advantage is on the side of Rio.

For each of the presented modifications of Kia, the motorist must carry out appropriate care. In particular, this is an automatic transmission oil change. It should be noted that the 2015 Rio model may have an automatic transmission (4 or 6 speed).

Oil change in automatic box

In order not to prematurely encounter breakdowns of the speed box. The owner of a foreign car must adhere to certain rules for caring for it.

In particular, before driving, you should warm up the car well. You also need to pay attention to the brand of gear oil used.

At Kia Rio 2014, the need for an oil change occurs at 50,000 km. By this time, the driver may encounter problems such as the appearance of jerks when changing gears, a rumble from the box. According to the regulations, an oil change in an automatic transmission in a Kia Sid JD must be carried out after 60,000 km.

How to change the oil on a Kia Rio (automatic)

An oil change in an automatic transmission Kia Rio 2011 is carried out in a number of stages:

1. A foreign car starts up on a flyover.
2. The breather cover is cleaned.
3. The drain plug is unscrewed, from where the liquid flows (it is necessary to arm yourself with a container). The drained oil from the automatic transmission in the Kia was supposed to be red. If it is black, the vehicle system needs to be flushed.
4. Using a funnel, new oil is added to the system. How to check the oil level in an automatic transmission? You can determine the level of filled fuel using a dipstick.
5. In the end, you need to start the car, drive it at all speeds. As a rule, when the system heats up, the amount of oil decreases slightly, as a result, fuel should be added to the box.

For beginners, the replacement procedure can take about an hour. Before starting work, the car should be warmed up. The frequency of replacement depends directly on the quality of the fuel used, as well as on the nature of the ride.

How much automatic transmission oil is needed for a Kia Rio?

It should be noted that on average about 12 liters are poured.

For the Rio model, SK ATF SP-III fluid can be used. This fuel is also suitable for automatic transmission Kia Sid. Untimely replacement of fuel can cause the speed box to fail prematurely.

Changing the oil in an automatic transmission in Kia can be entrusted to both professionals and carried out independently.

Good day everyone! We continue the review of technical fluids in the "Koreans", namely in the car Kia Rio (Kia Rio). Yesterday we chose the right one. Today we will consider the choice oil in automatic transmission kia rio.

Quite reliable "machines" are installed on Kia Rio cars. But far from immortal. By itself, this node is subject to constant loads. And given that the "automatic" box on the Kia Rio has a fairly high price, then you should think about its proper maintenance. After all, timely maintenance of the automatic transmission is the key to its correct and long operation. Timely oil change in the Kia Rio automatic transmission is only half the battle. It plays an important role and is poured into the automatic transmission fluid. It must fully comply with the requirements of the manufacturer and change strictly according to the regulations.

Oil in a box automatic Kia Rio

To understand what kind of oil to fill in a Kia Rio automatic box, can be used in several ways. First, you can use the manual for the car. It should list all technical fluids and filling volumes. But most often it happens that the car is not bought new and the book is no longer included. Then you can try to find the instructions for the car on the Internet. For most cars, such manuals are posted on the net and it is not difficult to download them.

If there is no book, then you can use the second method. All Kia Rio automatic transmissions are equipped with a dipstick to control the oil level. Just pull the dipstick and see what it says. The manufacturer, as a rule, writes which oil should be used in the automatic transmission. But there are such probes on which there is nothing but the Max and Min marks.

Thirdly, you can use the help of the Internet or the recommendations of specialists. There are many thematic forums and sites where you can find information about oil in automatic transmission Kia Rio.

What kind of oil to pour in automatic transmission Kia Rio?

And now closer to the point. The Kia Rio car began its existence back in 2000. And today there are already three generations of Kia Rio. The latest generation of Kia Rio is produced to this day. For all the time, the manufacturer has never changed the requirement for oil in automatic transmissions. Those. the same oil is poured into all Kia Rio automatic boxes.

The manufacturer recommends using Automatic transmission Kia Rio oil type ATF SP-III. It is a common automatic transmission fluid. SP-III is also approved for . We talked about this earlier. There are original SP-3 fluids, such as Mobis (a Korean company that manufactures spare parts for the Hyundai & KIA concern) and Mitsubishi, as well as duplicates (or analogues). Among the analogues that meet the SP-3 standard are ZIC (SK Lubricants), Aisin (a Japanese company that produces spare parts and fluids for the Toyota concern), Chevron and many others. Next, let's take a closer look at some liquids.

Varieties of oils in automatic transmission Kia Rio

On the conveyor in the Kia Rio automatic transmission, oils from two manufacturers are poured. These are ZIC ATF SP-3 and Mobil Hyundai ATF SP-III. These fluids are recommended by the manufacturer. The photo below shows the appearance of oils in the Kia Rio automatic transmission.

I know from my own experience that all original oils are more expensive than duplicates. Although the latter are not worse than the original ones in quality. Among the high-quality duplicates, I would like to note the Aisin ATF AFW + transfer oil. This oil fully complies with the SP-III standard and can be freely used in all Kia Rio transmissions.

How much oil is in a Kia Rio automatic transmission?

Despite the fact that in all generations Kia Rio automatic transmission oil goes the same, but the volume is slightly different. Below is a table with the filling volumes of Kia Rio transmission oil.

Oil change in automatic transmission Kia Rio according to the manufacturer and the official service regulations, it is required every 90,000 kilometers or after 6 years (72 months). Many self-repair lovers claim that the oil in the Kia Rio automatic transmission needs to be changed every 50 thousand kilometers, allegedly due to the fact that the oil has darkened a little. But the manufacturer himself indicates that the darkening of the gear oil over time does not mean a problem. In any case, think for yourself who to believe, the manufacturer or the writers on the forums.

In addition to changing the oil, the automatic transmission will also have to change the filter. The oil filter for the Kia Rio machine looks like the photo below.

In the photo you can peep the original consumable numbers.
The automatic transmission filter is put in the box itself. Therefore, to replace it, you will have to unscrew the pan and this picture will open in front of you.

Before unscrewing the Kia Rio automatic transmission pan, it is necessary to drain the oil from there. To do this, unscrew the drain plug. Photo attached.

After removing the pan, you will find that there is no gasket there. The manufacturer uses a conventional sealant. When installing the pallet in place, you need to apply a special sealant for automatic transmission as a gasket.

A partial oil change in the Kia Rio automatic transmission occurs without removing the pan and replacing the filter. You can, of course, unscrew the plug and drain about 3 liters of oil, and then pour the same amount of fresh liquid. But in the end, the new oil will simply mix with the old one and the effectiveness of such a replacement is low. In dealerships, they not only change the filter, but also carry out a complete oil change by displacement. To do this, disconnect the hose leading to the automatic transmission radiator from the box and connect it to a special installation (pictured below), with the help of which new oil is pumped into the box. Typically, this can take more than 12 liters of gear oil.

When changing oil on your own, it should be drained on a warm box in the “N” neutral position. Then add fresh. After replacement, it is necessary to move the box selector lever to all positions with the engine running. After warming up to 70-80 degrees, we put it back on “N” neutral and finally check the oil level, which should be at the “HOT” mark.

What kind of oil to fill in kia rio

Petr Ivanovich, at the next maintenance, bought 5w30 synthetics and the engine worked without breakdowns. But already with a run of 100 t.km. The engine smoked and the catalytic converter failed. Familiar story? Tolerances and specifications of motor oils such a car owner never heard. What kind of oil to pour in Kia Rio is the topic for the article.
Consider the options offered by the manufacturer, as well as engine and transmission oils that are on the auto parts market.

original kia rio oil

Official dealers during the next MOT also pour Shell brand oil. Brands of oils used in official car services are selected on the basis of a contract concluded with a dealer. There is the use of oil brands during maintenance Mobil 1, Zic, Total.

What kind of oil to pour in kia rio 3

The third generation Kia Rio (UB) has been on the market since 2012 and has been restyled in 2015. The package included an engine with a displacement of 1.4 (G4FA) and 1.6 (G4FC) liters, a technical feature of which was the presence of a variable valve timing system. The declared motor resource is at least 200 t.km.

If you choose the wrong engine oil, for example, then malfunctions in the piston group and the gas distribution mechanism are guaranteed to the car. The reason is oil starvation and carbon deposits on the valves and pistons of the engine.
Below is a snapshot from the technical documentation, which indicates the classification of oils by which it is required to select oils for a car.

good engine oil for kia rio

The volume of oil change in the Kia Rio engine is 3.6 liters.

The replacement interval is 15,000 km, or once a year under normal operating conditions.

The oil specification must comply with:

• API Service SM, ILSAC GF-4 or higher

Selection of engine oil according to online catalogs of manufacturers for Kia Rio 3

	ACEA	API	pour point	Flash point, °C	Viscosity index	Density at 15°С, g/ml	Viscosity, cSt (ASTM D445) at 40 ºC	Viscosity, cSt (ASTM D445) at 100ºC
Castrol Magnatec 5W-30AP		SN ILSAC GF-5	-36	205	159	0.852	60	11
Castrol Magnatec 5W-30 A5	A1/B1, A5/B5	SN/CF ILSAC GF-4	-39	207	164	0.84	54	9.6
Mobil 1x1 5W-30	A1/B1	SN/SM	-42	230	172	0.855	61.7	11
Mobil Super 3000 X1 Formula FE 5W-30	A5/B5	SL	-39	192		0.85	53	9.8
TOTAL QUARTZ 9000 5W-40	A3/B4	SN/CF	-39	230	172	0.855	90	14.7
TOTAL QUARTZ 9000 ENERGY HKS G-310 5W-30	A5	SM	-35	200	150		65.2	11.5
TOTAL QUARTZ 9000 FUTURE ECOB 5W-20	A1/B1	SN	-36			0.851	42.4	7.94
Shell Helix Ultra 0W-40	A3/B3, A3/B4	SN/CF	-42	241	185	0.844	75.2	13.5
Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40	A3/B3, A3/B4	SN/CF	-45	242	168	0.840	79.1	13.1
ZIC TOP 5W-30	C3	SN/CF	-45	228	168	0.85	60.3	11.6
ZIC X9 FE 5W-30	A1/B1, A5/B5	SL/CF	-42.5	226	170	0.85	53.4	9.7
Motul 8100 ECO-LITE 5W-30		SN/CF; ILSAC GF-5	-39	240	162		67.9	11.4
LUKOIL GENESIS GLIDETECH 5W-30		SN/CF	-47	239	171	0,8485		10,95

Oil in Gur kia rio 3

The oil in the power steering must comply with PSF-4.

The replacement volume is 0.8 liters.

Oil in automatic transmission kia rio 3

• DIAMOND ATF SP-III, SK ATF SP-III

The volume of oil change in automatic transmission is 6.8 liters.

Selection of oil in automatic transmission according to online catalogs of manufacturers for Kia Spectrum

Castrol ATF Multivehicle	Shell Spirax S5 ATF X	ZIC ATF MULTI	ZIC ATF SP 3	Motul MULTI ATF	LUKOIL ATF SYNTH ASIA
JASO 1A	JASO 1-A, 2A-02	JASO M315 1A		JASO 1A	JASO M315 Type 1A
GM Daewoo	General Motors Dexron, Dexron II, Dexron III	GM Dexron II/III			GM DEXRON® TASA, IID/E, IIIG, IIIH
	Ford Mercon V, Mercon	Ford Mercon			Ford MERCON
Mitsubishi Diamond SP-II, SP-III		Mitsubishi SP III	Mitsubishi ATF SP-I/II/III		Mitsubishi SP-II, SP-III
Aisin Warner JWS 3309	Aisin JWS 3309	JWS 3309			JWS 3309
Toyota Type T, T-II, T-III, T-IV	Toyota T III, T IV	Toyota Type T, T-II/III/IV			Toyota Type T-III, T-IV
Kia-Hyundai		Hyundai/KIA ATF SP-III, CVTF H1	Hyundai-Kia ATF SP-III		Hyundai ATF
	Allison C-4	Allison C-4			Allison C-4
Nissan Matic Fluid C, D, J		Nissan Matic Fluid C/D/J			Nissan Matic D
Suzuki ATF Oil and ATF Oil Special		Suzuki ATF 5D-06, AT 2384K, AT3314, AT3317, ATF B-IIE
Mazda ATF D-III and ATF M-3		Mazda ATF M-III/V, ATF F-1			Mazda ATF D-III, ATF M-3
Daihatsu Alumix ATF Multi		Daihatsu ATF D-II/III
Honda ATF Z-1 (not for CVT-transmissions)		Honda ATF Z-1			Honda ATF Z-1
Subaru ATF		Subaru ATF, ATF HP
Jatco Automatic Transmission
		Chrysler ATF +/+2/+3/+4
					SsangYong DSIH 6P805

Oil in a manual transmission kia rio 3

• API Service GL-4
• SAE 75W-85

The technical documentation states that the oil is intended for the entire life of the unit. Many car owners do not share the manufacturer's opinion and replace it at intervals of 60-90 t.km.

The volume of oil in the manual transmission is 1.9-2.0 liters.

A selection of oil in the gearbox according to the online catalogs of manufacturers for Kia Rio 3

Castrol Syntrans FE 75W	TOTAL TRANSMISSION GEAR 9 FE 75W-90	TOTAL TRANSMISSION GEAR 8 75W80	Shell Spirax S5 ATE 75W-90	Shell Spirax S3G 80W-90	ZIC G-FF 75W-85	Motul GEAR 300 75W-90	Motul MOTYLGEAR 75W-85	LUKOIL TRANSMISSION TM-4 SAE 75W-85
GL-4	GL-4	GL-4+	GL-4/ GL-5/ MT-1	GL-4	GL-4	GL-4/GL-5	GL-4/GL-5	GL-4

Given the data provided, now there will be no question of what kind of oil to pour in Kia Rio. Even if you use the car away from the dealership, you can choose an oil that will meet the manufacturer's requirements.