Automatic transmission fluid capacity

2010 KIA SPORTAGE
40,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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Hi..I need to now how many litter need the automatic transmission of oil if i change it with new one because i read the car catalog which mentions 7 litters?
Sep 7, 2015 at 1:29 PM
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HMAC300
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7.8l for FWD if AWD it may be different but if you are dropping pan and replacing fluid it may not take that much.

Fluid Types


Automatic Transmission Fluid

Type .................... Genuine Diamond ATF SP-III or SK ATF SP-III
Capacities


Automatic Transaxle Fluid Capacities

capacities .................... 8.2 Qts. (7.8L)

This guide can help

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Sep 9, 2015 at 7:07 AM
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Hi all,

I would like to change transmission oil in my vehicle (manual transmission) and I need some advice, pictures, video, drawings, anything what will help to do it :)
Sep 12, 2019 at 1:58 PM (Merged)
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HMAC300
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see this article I may be similar but not necessarily the same as yours.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission
Sep 12, 2019 at 1:58 PM (Merged)
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Is there any other fluid thats compatible to SP3, to use for a transmission fluid ?
Sep 12, 2019 at 1:58 PM (Merged)
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Amalie makes a universal synthetic ATF that is compatible with most special fluids. It sells for about $3.99qt most places
Sep 12, 2019 at 1:58 PM (Merged)
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