Kia Rio: Inspection

Manual Transaxle Oil Inspection

1.	Park the vehicle on a level ground and stop the engine.

2.	Retighten the oil filler plug (A) with a new washer.

Check level with finger.

Oil level must be up to fill the hole, if not, add oil until it runs over.

Install filler plug.

Tightening torque:

58.9 ~ 78.5 N.m (6.0 ~ 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 57.8 lb-ft)

Manual Transaxle Oil Replacement

1.	Park the vehicle on a level ground and stop the engine.

2.	Drain the manual transaxle oil after loosening the drain plug (A).

Install the drain plug with new gasket.

Tightening torque:

58.9 ~ 78.5 N.m (6.0 ~ 8.0kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 57.9 lb-ft)

Add new oil through the filler plug hole and, fill it just below the plug opening.

Standard oil: SAE 75W/85, API GL-4

Oil capacity: 1.8 ~1.9L (0.48 ~0.50 U.S.gal., 1.90 ~ 2.0 U.S. qt., 1.58 ~ 1.67 lmp qt.)

Tool (Number and Name) Illustration Use 09200-38001,3N000 (Beam) 09200-1P100, 4X000 (Adapter) 09200-2S200 (Supporter) Engine support assembly ...

1. Transaxle support mounting bracket 2. Control shaft complete 3. Back up lamp switch 4. Vehicle speed sensor ...