

- #2002 kia spectra transmission fluid capacity install#
- #2002 kia spectra transmission fluid capacity manual#
The +3 fluid is oil-based, while the +4 fluid is synthetic.
#2002 kia spectra transmission fluid capacity manual#
You must always use the type of oil recommended in the owner’s manual of your Kia. They are typically red or green to distinguish them from other types of oils. Automatic transmission fluidĪutomatic transmission fluids are usually called ATF. If the recommended standard for your Kia is GL-4, you should use a GL-4 oil this way the bronze synchronizers of your transmission will not be ruined by the sulfur found in GL-5 oils. These standards will indicate the properties of the lubricants and we should take them into account when we choose the oil we will use for a refill. The ones currently commercialized are API GL-4 and API GL-5 (the latter is not so common and does not work as a replacement for GL-4). Manual transmission fluids meet different API GL standards. If there is an emergency and you do not know which kind of oil you need, you can use a GL-4 oil until you can buy the right one. You can usually find this information in the owner's manual. Here are some examples of multigrade oils: SAE 75W-80, SAE 75W-90, SAE 80W-90. Because of this, the oil can flow efficiently in both cold and hot temperatures. Multigrade oils can flow as if they had 2 different viscosities since they can be exposed to both low and high temperatures. You can find monograde oils that go from SAE 75 to SAE 140. Nowadays, there are almost no fluids with only one type of viscosity. If there is an emergency and you do not know which transmission fluid you should use, you can use a SAE 75W-90 fluid, and your transmission will be safe until you can buy the right one. This information is usually found in the owner's manual. The viscosity of the manual transmission fluid Manual transmission lubricants can be recognized because of their viscosity (their SAE number) and because of the API GL standards they must meet. There are manual transmission fluids and automatic transmission fluids. In short: The key is to choose the right quantity, quality, and type of lubricant you will use. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.What kind of transmission fluid does your Kia take? Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.īefore doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Kia warranty policy for your region. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2005 Kia Spectra user's manual. Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Screw back the drain plug with a new gasket and refill the transmission with new ATF.
#2002 kia spectra transmission fluid capacity install#
If you want to replace the filter you need to remove the ATF pan, replace the filter and then install the ATF pan back with a new gasket. With a spanner or a retched with the right size head unscrew the refill plug and the drain plug. It will take about 30 –90 minutes depends on your skill level and might save you up to $200 depends on the region you live in. Without special equipment it is possible to replace only ATF in the AT pan because of the way automatic transmission in 2005 Kia Spectra has been designed.
